I did horrible on my medical terminology test

[JenWork]

Hi everyone,

I did really bad on my test today i got an 82%, and i ususally get high A's. The class average was a 60. I feel so bad because i donated like 30 hrs of studying time. He puts things on the exam that we didn't even cover . I'm sorry i need to vent, i'm so disappointed in myself as well as the professor. Any words as to how to study better, i would greatly appreciate any advice. Thanks guys.

[NP Sam]

Look on the bright side.:) I understand that you may usually get higher grades, but you should be happy with your 82 if the average was a 60. Medical terminology can just be that way sometimes with any professor. However, 30 hours is a long time to study, that's dedication.

[JenWork]

Thanks you so much, i feel so muuch better:). u guys r great!!!!

[crazytonurse]

No to sound mean, but are you serious?

I would not say that an 82 is horrible; however I am guessing you knew that already and just wanted some one to tell that you did good. So, I will play along ... You did great, don't sweat it, your horrible grade was way above the average which means you did something right! GREAT JOB

[Gregoryt9]

Yeah, you did fiiiine! If the professor curves the grade, then you'll be at the top of the class.

[tripp3horn]

That's not bad, trust me. I took med term w/students who failed it. Seriously. I made tons of flash cards and used a dry-erase board to write the words over and over and over again. You're doing great! Don't worry!

[NGeorgia]

Since when did an 82 become bad? There have been times where I thought about hanging and 82 on the fridge!

[NP Sam]

LOL me too NGeorgia.... this is my last semester of college (but I want to go back for nursing) and I would LOVE to get out of here with B- on everything.

[Amaranthine]

What you made was a very good grade! Seriously! You could be in the same boat as many other people (60's, 70's) but you're not. :) Just keep that in mind.

I do know how you feel, though. I get angry with myself if I make around that (and I've put in a lot of study time) even though I know it's a great grade to receive. I set really high goals for myself and I meet them most of the time, but when I don't... ugh. I think it just really frustrates me because I know I should be happy with what I got since other people probably would have killed for what I made and I could easily pull my grade up... sorry if that didn't make sense.