Would you let your child remain away at university if they were only earning a 2.0-2.5 gpa?

[Anonymous]

Lots of very successful people had Cs and worse in college. No one really looks at the transcript after you get that first job; and if you are getting that job through connections, not even then.

Now, if the plant is grad school, law school, or med school, he'll need another plan.

[Anonymous]

I would not be happy, unless you believe they are trying their best.

If this is due to partying or not going to class, I would really be annoyed. You are spending a big chunk of change to turn them into an educated adult, hopefully someone who is also responsible and socially conscious.

So, I do not subscribe to the school of thought that says, who cares if they work or learn as long as they get that sheepskin.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I would not be happy, unless you believe they are trying their best.

If this is due to partying or not going to class, I would really be annoyed. You are spending a big chunk of change to turn them into an educated adult, hopefully someone who is also responsible and socially conscious.

So, I do not subscribe to the school of thought that says, who cares if they work or learn as long as they get that sheepskin.

What exactly can you do if they are? And how would you even know what they're doing? There's nothing you can do and all kids will lie to keep the party and independence going.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Let them stay. Why put them in a worse situation? They need a degree. Those saying bring them home for cc are crazy. That won’t help your kid be successful. I’m definitely not going to be the stumbling block.

I'd love to see a data on the likelihood of first and second year students with 2.0-2.5 gpas who actually graduate. It's most certainly no guarantee they finish, let alone on time in four years. College tends to get harder.

[Anonymous]

College was a rough transition for me. I went from easy As across the board in high school into a very challenging college STEM program. I had to learn to study for the first time. I got a lot of Cs the first year or two, and some worse. Midway through 2nd year I was hovering in the 2-2.5 range but starting to pull it together. Got things sorted out by 3rd year, and finished with something like a 3.4 cumulative (could be off a tenth point or two, I don’t exactly remember).

I’m really glad my parents didn’t pull me after year 1 or 2.

- Now earning $200k+ in a career I love, but never would have been able to get started without finishing that degree.

[Anonymous]

Yes. I started with low gpa and raised it during my junior and senior year. A degree will give your kid a lot more options in life and after the first job(experience), the grades won't matter unless applying to grad school.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let them stay. Why put them in a worse situation? They need a degree. Those saying bring them home for cc are crazy. That won’t help your kid be successful. I’m definitely not going to be the stumbling block.

I'd love to see a data on the likelihood of first and second year students with 2.0-2.5 gpas who actually graduate. It's most certainly no guarantee they finish, let alone on time in four years. College tends to get harder.

I started with a 1.8 my freshman year and was on academic probation for a semester. I hardly went to class and went out 4 nights/week. I slowly brought my grades up and got my degree in 4 years. Not a great gpa but the degree got me in the door with a company and I have had a successful career.

[Anonymous]

What is a C average college graduate?

A COLLEGE GRADUATE!

[Anonymous]

I know several high net worth men (50 million net worth)
who were not successful in college.

[Anonymous]

<< I hardly went to class and went out 4 nights/week.>>

I would NEVER bankroll 4 years of this lifestyle. And what does it teach your child if you do??

Where are all of the posters who say "they are adults," "stop being a helicopter parent?

My child GETS that we have an unwritten contract: I will write checks for four years (that represent decades of hard work on my part), because she is mature and responsible enough to make good use of my investment. I am not underwriting Animal House antics. What kind of employees (and spouses) will your kids be if you don't hold them accountable now????

[Anonymous]

Once you get that first job GPA never matters again.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Let them stay. Why put them in a worse situation? They need a degree. Those saying bring them home for cc are crazy. That won’t help your kid be successful. I’m definitely not going to be the stumbling block.

I'd love to see a data on the likelihood of first and second year students with 2.0-2.5 gpas who actually graduate. It's most certainly no guarantee they finish, let alone on time in four years. College tends to get harder.

Actually, for many people college gets easier, especially as they get into their major and adjust to the transition. Law school (only grad school with which I’m familiar) also got easier.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn’t pay.

But what were the expectations? What were they getting at school?

[Anonymous]

Ideally, college is not just punching your ticket to future job.

These kids are supposed to be changing from adolescents into adults between 18 and 21.

It is disrespectful to parents who work hard to foot the bill if they blow the whole experience off. Why is that okay?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:What is a C average college graduate?

A COLLEGE GRADUATE!

Unless an Ivy, more than likely underemployed and begging you for rent money til they’re 30.