The 9 Stages of Checking Finals Grades

Nina Barnes Student Contributor, University of Akron

Abbey Bashor Student Contributor, University of Akron

This article is written by a student writer from the Her Campus at Akron chapter and does not reflect the views of Her Campus.

It’s time to see the results of finals week. Anxiety, fear, elation are all a part of what it takes to click through those online scores. We can relate.

1. Remembrance

What was even ON that exam anyway?

2. Hope

Oh yeah, I remember that one… I bet it went great!

3. Avoidance

I don’t need to know right now anyway, it’s fine.

4. Preparation

No matter what happens it will be okay. Everything will be okay.

5. Fear

But if I failed, then no it is not okay.

6. Action-taking

Okay so maybe I need to check the grade.

7. Reluctance

Maybe I shouldn’t even check. It’ll only kill my vibe.

8. Reality

Okay. This is my grade.

9. Acceptance

It’s okay, I’m still super awesome anyway.

Nina Barnes

Akron

Hi! :) I am a student at the University of Akron, Akron, OH, but originally from Sharpsville, PA. I am double majoring with English and Adolescent-to-Young-Adult Education with Integrated Language Arts. I love sparkly things, my sisters, traveling, and having fun!

Abbey Bashor

Akron '19

Abbey is an Ohio native currently caught between the charm of the Midwest and the lure of the big city. She loves all things politics and pop culture, and is always ready to discuss the intersections of both. Her favorite season is awards season and she is a tireless advocate of the Oxford Comma. Abbey will take a cup of lemon tea over coffee any day and believes that she can convince you to do the same. As a former English major, she holds the power of words near and dear.