Final grades...Aggh!!

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Specializes in NeuroICU/SICU/MICU.

So, I got a B in my OB/Peds course. It had all come down to my final exam..I needed a 90, I got an 86, final grade was a 92.3 when I needed a 93 for an A. Disappointing, but I can live with it. At least I passed, right?

Then, 3 or 4 days after the final exam, I got an e-mail from the instructor. "Just to let you all know, I curved the final exam. You'll have your final course grades in a week."

So, I'll either be that much closer to an A and still miss it (even more disappointing), or I'll get my A. Either way, I won't know for days! AUGHH! The control freak in me is freaking out :banghead::banghead: Thanks for reading my vent :chuckle

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Specializes in LTC, Med/Surg, Peds, ICU, Tele.

I doubt if you'll get much sympathy here, there are some people who will be flunking out of their programs on these boards.

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No grade curving at my school. That must be nice!

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So, I got a B in my OB/Peds course. It had all come down to my final exam..I needed a 90, I got an 86, final grade was a 92.3 when I needed a 93 for an A. Disappointing, but I can live with it. At least I passed, right?

Then, 3 or 4 days after the final exam, I got an e-mail from the instructor. "Just to let you all know, I curved the final exam. You'll have your final course grades in a week."

So, I'll either be that much closer to an A and still miss it (even more disappointing), or I'll get my A. Either way, I won't know for days! AUGHH! The control freak in me is freaking out :banghead::banghead: Thanks for reading my vent :chuckle

Oh God I just want to pass,I dont mind C at all:)

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^ditto

As some of my instructors tell us if you get a passing grade kiss the ground and keep walking.

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Specializes in CDI Supervisor; Formerly NICU.
So, I got a B in my OB/Peds course. It had all come down to my final exam..I needed a 90, I got an 86, final grade was a 92.3 when I needed a 93 for an A. Disappointing, but I can live with it. At least I passed, right?

Then, 3 or 4 days after the final exam, I got an e-mail from the instructor. "Just to let you all know, I curved the final exam. You'll have your final course grades in a week."

So, I'll either be that much closer to an A and still miss it (even more disappointing), or I'll get my A. Either way, I won't know for days! AUGHH! The control freak in me is freaking out :banghead::banghead: Thanks for reading my vent :chuckle

I'd never made less than an A in any class, till my OB rotation this semester. I got a C, and I thank God for it. I'm so glad that rotation is over. Last day of class, I ran out of there like a scalded dog. Like I owed someone money.

My GPA took a hit, but I will never again have to do an OB rotation, and that's a fair exchange in my book.

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Specializes in med surg home care PEDS.

As we say in my school C stands for continue, no curving, no mercy, take your grade and move on, your one step closer enjoy it!

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Congrats to you for a successful semester! I do hope you get the A you are hoping for. :)

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Specializes in Psych ICU, addictions.

You have every right to hope for an A, so don't feel one bit guilty about doing that :)

That being said, if it's a B, don't gripe about not getting the A. Smile and nod and be happy with the B, because passing the class and getting through school is what matters in the end.

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I know how frustrated you are! We took our final on Friday and they wont post grades until Tuesday. Its making for a LONG weekend! I had to make a 93 on the final for my A. I also know how frustrating it is for people to tell you to just be happy you are passing. I have enjoyed a 4.0 throughout school so I am very dedicated to maintaining it. Be proud you are doing so well!! And just remember.. a high B is REALLY good!

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I had the same situation in the spring (well, minus the curving!). I got a 92.something and missed the A - first B since starting my pre-reqs. I don't mind telling you it still stings, but no, I don't complain. There are many that fail out and many more right on the edge. But I do work hard for my A's and I'm not embarrassed about that.

Best of luck to you with it!

Kelly

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Specializes in ER, ICU, Medsurg.

Ditto......I've had a 4.0 until this first semester of NS and missed it by 0.4 of a point. It burns, it stings and I even shed a few tears. Don't let others make you feel bad for wanting that A. The waiting sucks, and I feel for ya. I hope you get it, but just in case I'll give you the advice my husband gave me when I cried over my B...he said "in the end employers aren't going to ask if you were an A student or a B student". (barely helped me but it is a voice of logic when us overachievers get knocked down LOL)

Good Luck!!!!

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