It’s never too late to turn things around.
1. Go to office hours
Whether it’s to talk about school or just share some things about yourself, professors love when their students visit them during office hours. It may seem intimidating to talk with your professor one-on-one, but going to office hours can have a huge impact on your grade. Even if your grades aren’t exactly stellar, a professor might do you some favors on grading day if they see you putting in the effort to communicate with them.
2. Ask about extra credit
While not every professor offers extra credit, the ones that do are giving you a generous chance to bump up your grade (so don’t take it for granted!). Even a few extra credit points could be the difference between a C+ and a B-.
3. Ask a friend to tutor you
Don’t be afraid to ask a friend or classmate for help. Often times, it’s a lot easier (and more fun) to work with another person who can help to answer some of your questions.
4. Make sure you don’t have any missing assignments
Check on Blackboard or with your professors to make sure that your grade isn’t suffering because of something as simple as a few missing assignments.
5. Participate more in class
Class participation and attendance can have a huge effect on your grade. Some professors will even make participation worth up to 30%. This solution can potentially bump you up a whole letter grade in class. Too good to be true? Luckily, not this time.