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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Big face plant first semester.  :roll:

DS was smart but never studious. Pulled easy As on tests but never very good about keeping on top of turning in work on time. Not super concerned about grades - mostly As, some Bs, all advanced courses. At UMD he learned:
- can’t turn in homework late
- missed quizzes during discussion can’t be made up
- it matters that you go to lecture to learn the topic
- if you bomb a midterm with a 37%, it’s a 37%
- you can’t actually cram an entire semester at the end and pull out a passing grade on the final
- there might be a curve, but don’t count on it
- UMD uses +/- grades, so your percentage matters
- if you are off 0.1 from the next grade, it doesn’t get bumped

UMD is very selective. If your MCPS student was a accepted, they are well qualified to be there. Whether or not they are mature enough, is kid dependent.[/quote]

Thanks PP- my DD is a hard worker not super smart. She has to study a lot so that’s what concerns me.[/quote]

A few pointers from an advisor/ instructor:
*take a reasonable course load, especially first couple years
*take a summer class to stay on track for credits
*consider winter-term for same reason, but know that coursework is very condensed, fast-paced
*there will be general education classes you don’t love, but be sure you’re happy in your major. Pick your major for yourself and your goals
*meet with instructors early and often, especially if you are struggling. That’s what we’re here for!
*eat, sleep, exercise and have some down time :)[/quote]

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