basically i did poorly on the test and it was pretty tough. we only have 3 tests including the final exam. this one was worth 25% of our grade. i almost got a D but i didnt. im kinda freakin out. is this a good time to use a Q-drop or no?

depends

if you have the second test before Q-drop, you might as well wait

If not, you should at least still wait a few weeks. If you think this test wan an anomoly, and you can do much better then dont Qdrop.

No one can tell you because we don't know you. It depends on how much you plan on studying for the class in the future and how many difficult classes you have left.

[This message has been edited by Aggienk (edited 10/10/2007 9:40p).]

No

class/prof

Before you do anything, go talk to the prof. Find out if all the tests are going to be that hard or if the first one is the hardest. Now that you know the style of the tests, you can study better for the next ones. Did you study much for this one? But I would wait before you make any decisions. What poli sci is it?

Go talk to the prof. Tell them your situation. Ask for advice. Usually they'll give you tips on studying, etc.

are we talking about a polysci 207/208 class? because if we are then i think you have bigger problems. those classes are not hard. If you almost got a d but didn't does that mean you made like a 60? you should still be able to pull that up to a passing grade, but next time at least read the book or something because those concepts are not that difficult

Are you talking about POLS 207 with Dixon? I'm in that class too and it is way to hard for a lower level course. The first two tests have had a class average of a C *after the curve*.

I only had like 1 class where the average was above a C. What on earth major are you doing where you expect the class average to be a B? I swear. You've got to be kidding.

[This message has been edited by texaggie2009 (edited 10/22/2007 11:35p).]

I got a 68 on my first pols 206 test, and finished the class with a grade of 92.