The dangers of failing a course in college

There are many reasons why a college student may fail a course. Two of those reasons: personal health problems and family problems, unfortunately, cannot be controlled. However, the responsibility for most failed courses in college falls squarely on the student. Unfortunately, very few of these students have any idea of ​​the dangers or ramifications that failing a course in college can have. Parents, teachers, and school counselors work hard to get high school students in college, but little is done to ensure they stay there and graduate.

The vast majority of course failures in college occur because students have poor study habits, don’t get help when they first need it, skip classes, and/or spend too much time at parties because they aren’t ready for freedom. total. These students did not go to college with the study skills and/or the right attitude and respect for learning necessary to be successful in college. As a society, we expect more and more of our students to go to college; but obviously we’re not doing a good job of educating our students about the consequences of failure, and we’re not giving them the skills and focus they need to graduate.

5 Dangers of Failing a College Course:

1. Extreme financial cost. With an average year in college costing about $35,000 for 6 to 8 courses, each failed course is wasting about $4,000 to $6,000. Once a course is failed, there is no way to get that money back; and when you take that class again… the tuition will be higher!

2. Rescheduling that course can be problematic. Years ago, colleges offered most courses every quarter or semester. Unfortunately, colleges have to cut back just like everyone else, and one of the ways colleges do this is to reduce staff and class offerings. If the failed class is required, then should be retaken and approved; but rescheduling that class can take a year or more. That will set graduation back a year or more. The financial cost of that it’s huge; and the cost of your life plans may be beyond calculation.

3. If the failed course is a prerequisite for other courses you must take, then you have magnified the problem. You can’t take those classes until you pass this one; so now they are also out of hours.

4. If the failed course is in your main area of ​​study, you may need to consider a change of address. Failing a course in your major area is very serious, partly because of the prerequisites issue (one class follows another, etc.), but partly because this may indicate that you are missing the necessary basics for this specialization.

5. You are losing job opportunities. While you wait a year to reschedule that failed class or take two years to make a change in your major, you’re not in the professional job market. Other (former) students are taking jobs that might have been perfect for you. Also, by the time you’re ready to graduate, the economy may be worse off or the job market may have closed.

Each of these potential outcomes is serious! You simply cannot afford to let poor study habits or a poor attitude about learning cost you any of this. While you’re still in high school, begin to develop the skills and attitude necessary for success, and Don’t start college until you’re ready for it! Yes, I really said that. Starting college before you’re ready to take it seriously is a waste of time and money for everyone.