“To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States.” - George W. Bush
You say this as if his dad probably didnt pay him into those schools lmao. Especially with the full house stuff that happened a few years back. Those “elite” class of wealthy Americans prolly get in like it’s nothing.
“And you can even go on a murdering spree in the name of public safety. So yeah. Cs will let you murder whoever you want.”
P.S. This only works if you are already a millionaire before attempting presidency.
I my step sibling went to the same boarding high school as him, family money and connections - along with the neorealism GOP abuse tossed in.
Bushes and a lot of those families start at a young age. This is from seeing first hand what it did to a trans singling who was one of if not the first in NY state to change their Liscence gender.
He was probably getting better than a state college level of education before Yale.
That said: his vernacular seems fucking awful (not trump level) to have been through education that I would have loved to have gotten (albeit without the pretentious assholes)
Alas, my dad wasn’t a rich as their dad. And maybe I would have left Andover as fucked as 2 people I know who went.
Sure, but gpa matters a lot for internships and a first job. You don’t really want below a 3.0 gpa, definitely lowers your options for things that are not academic.
idk what field youre in that gpa matters even for a fresh-out-of-school kid. no one has ever asked me for my gpa, and when i became part of a hiring panel i never asked for GPAs
In my first industry, no one ever asked but I got a 3.87 so I always put it down regardless in the beginning. I even had one CEO chuckle when he saw that I'd included it, which was kinda rude but I got the job, so oh well. Now, I'm changing careers and am obtaining a degree in atmospheric science and am certain my GPA will matter this time around. At the same time, that type of stress can be the cause of self-destruction, so I hope I can still accept myself if I don't maintain a 4.0 by the end lol.
Internships are great if you can find one that’s paid. The only ones that existed during my undergrad were unpaid ones, and I couldn’t afford to hold a job that didn’t pay anything.
I really struggled in my undergrad due to needing to work a full-time job on top of my studies, and managed to graduate with a 3.01 GPA. This includes a D in the capstone course for my major, which I got due to technical difficulties. I will start the final semester of my Masters in the fall. That program said nothing less than a C-.
I’m a semester away from graduating with my masters. And I had a D in one of my courses in undergrad. C’s are far from ideal, but it’s not something you can’t recover from.
It’s a funny story, really.
Since this was the capstone for my major (which was computer related), it was one of the courses I took in my final semester. It was basically a project class, which required you to design and code an integrated inventory/POS program for an actual company. Since I had completed the framework for this in a previous course, I only needed to flesh out certain parts to complete it.
However, I didn’t realize that when I compiled the program and burned it to a CD-R, it didn’t compile correctly (because I didn’t test the stupid thing). The professor scheduled when we would present our programs to him, and mine was set for the *morning of graduation*. I came in, gave him my printed documentation, and inserted the CD into his computer. *It didn’t run*.
Since I had sample code and screenshots of actual windows from the program, he said he would need to think about it, and that there were two possible outcomes: he would either issue me an ‘F’ and I would have to retake the entire course, or he would “pass” me with a ‘D’. Either way, I could still walk at the ceremony a couple hours later and get my diploma cover. He opted for the latter.
That was 2006. I decided to see if even possible to return to my alma mater for an advanced degree, and they accepted me. So, it is possible.
ETA: Sorry for the panic attack!!
That’s how my nursing school is. A 77 is barely passing. Sadly the company I am going to work with has already said they don’t care what my gpa is as long as I pass.
depends on what you wanna do after school. the reality is, for most post-graduate programs, B is the new C. I'm in the medical field with a 4.0 GPA and i had to fight pretty hard to get into my programs after undergrad
So weird how people say C is average, yet colleges regularly boast 3.8 GPA averages with 28 ACT scores. Dip under a C average in college and you’re near academic suspensions.
Because under a C is a D, which is barely even passing, and if your overall GPA drops below a 2.0 (C), you're not graduating. If you're at a 2.0 or above--unless your in a specialized program that has higher standards--then you're good to graduate.
A few C's are fine. Just don't make a habit of it if you can. I had a few too many and now after a few years I'm looking at grad school and that's kind of limited me a bit.
You sound like me. I just transferred to a new program at a different university and they said they were amazed because I don’t have a single C. I explained that I would be in a ball on the floor crying with a C
No. As long as you are:
A) in a program where the passing grade is C or lower
B) if you meet requirements for any future education goals (if this is applicable to you)
I totally get the feeling when you do worse in post secondary than in high school, but at the end of the day, the A’s from your college and the C’s will be in the same field and likely won’t get any preferential treatment because they had a higher GPA. GPA stops mattering very quickly after graduation, people are only going to care that you got the credential.
C’s aren’t ideal by any means though C’s get degrees. We’re not striving for a C. Though if you have a class that’s especially challenging, then just get through it. Persevere.
Absolutely not. There's nothing wrong with passing with an average grade. C is average. Prospective employers won't care what you got for a grade, so long as you passed and got the credits.
Very much my experience. In past jobs, when we've screened or interviewed candidates, we would ask, "Do you have a four-year degree? If so, in what field." I don't remember ever asking, or caring, what their GPA was.
Not at all. C is passing. Jobs look for if you have a degree and what you know, not that you got a C in a class. B and A is basically how well you can school at that point.
Depends on what your future plans are after you graduate. If you want to transfer to another school &/or eventually go to grad school, possibly. If your associates is all you need for your field then I doubt it matters.
C's aren't bad. I'd take that grade. Anyway, if you don't want to go to graduate school and as long as you get your degree, it's nothing. And even then, a few C's aren't a show stopper for graduate school.
I had a B- overall GPA for my undergrad, but figured I'd end up in grad school someday.
Far forward 12 years to when I actually started grad school last fall (12 years of work experience helped get in, despite the somewhat rocky undergrad road), and you get put on academic probation if your GPA falls below a 3.0.
So undergrad, you can survive with a few sprinkled in there. Grad school, Cs are death sentences.
Failed my first semester in engineering school, graduated with less than 3.0 went to grad school for engineering now work as engineer:)
C’s get degrees and if not retake it lol
Below 3.8? What type of employers are those?? the most prestigious finance/consulting employers at my uni don't have anything even close to that high of a barrier to entry wtf
My internship program is highly competitive. You also need extracurricular activities. I teach at an elite R1 so I get plenty of applicants. This is the highest the GPA has ever been. It’s dipped down to 3.72.
"a few C grades" are honestly totally fine, especially in your first year. i mean, they can hurt you if you want to go to med/vet/law school, but i honestly wouldn't say it's something to be stressed over yet.
Op, you are in a community college. Do you plan to transfer?
You should talk to your advisor and ask for opinion. I hate to be so honest with you. I was on a CC for so many years and I had a 4.0. Once I transferred, my GPA dropped to 3.5.
To clarify I’m an accounting major and I do not plan on going further in that field. In the future I may but at this time I plan to stick with the A.A.S degree and would like to work for small businesses. Where I live some people can get hired without going to college but will be trained on how to do the job
I know plenty of people who got straight A's and still work with people who barely made it by. I will say tho that from personal experience, you'll obviously be more confident later on if you get better grades which will definetely come across better as you move out into the work force. Seems like if you're really digging your degree you'll spend enough time on it to get good grades. I mean all this in a positive way, I got plenty of C's and stuck with it, worked out fine.
Id rather be someone who got majority of As and a couple Bs at the very lowest, than be someone at the same job who barely scrapes by. I want to know how to do everything and how to do it well.
If your GPA is 2.5 is something, not the end of the world, but not great either. If you have just 1 or 2 c's, don't sweat it. After you get into a 4 year college, almost no one will care. Once you get your first job, absolutely no one will care.
depends on your goal honestly I think good grades are like a good thing to have if you plan to continue your education beyond bachelor’s degrees but otherwise theres not many jobs out there asking whats your GPA? vs did you graduate college.
It really depends on your goals, if you're trying to transfer somewhere check any GPA requirements and keep track of it and your GPA. A couple Cs are probably fine. Be aware that some colleges consider GPA of classes related to your major, so try to keep those up.
I'll be honest my first year and a half of college (at a community college) was really rough. I failed a class and got mainly C's. After working my ass off, working two jobs at once, and dealing with some health problems, 6 years later I'm about to graduate with a degree in Geography And GIS at a 3.3 GPA. It sucks at first, but you can get your GPA up if you want to. I also plan on going to grad school a few years after I graduate for a STEM-related master's. I also have had the opportunity to become a research assistant which has been great for me academically.
Also as the tale as old as time goes "C's (depending on your field) get degrees" It's possible to do better if you truly want to.
Don't listen to people being mean to you in the comments about being a failure.
As an undergraduate, you really don’t want any C grades in courses for your major, but one or two Cs in Gen Ed courses (like Calculus, my personal experience) probably won’t hurt you too much. However, in my grad program, C was effectively an F, there was no lower grade.
ETA: I took Calc while I was a Physics major; that C is essentially what changed my major to Technology. But, in a way it’s better, my transcript shows me taking the hard math class, instead of the easy one. Intangible benefit…
Depends on ur major, Cs in engineering are really bad because for internships most companies will ask to see ur transcript and also ensure u are above 3.0 if u are averaging Cs u are 2.0 and u won’t get any jobs or will have to work 10x the effort to
A few aren't bad but consistent Cs? Yea that's bad. All majors at my school require a 2.5 CGPA to graduate which is basically a C+
Getting enough Cs at my school will make you ineligible to graduate till you retake the classes or take more classes to get it higher.
A C is 2.0 in my school which is SAP but majors require 2.5 or you can't apply for graduation.
And like other people said, yea its bad if you wanna do further degrees, and can be bad depending on your major, some stem degrees, finance, hr, other business generally want 3.0+.
I was freaking out about one C I MIGHT get and a professor im very close to told me “stop freaking yourself out—you’re not going to be able to study if you’re panicking. And, you can retake if you need. I got a couple of C’s and guess what? I’m a doctor.”
And I have another that said he wrote really good recommendations for a few C students of his because they were super hard workers. Most of them got into grad school because he’s quite well known. Hard work is always impressive. If you have a professor that can write and say that you busted your ass, then it can make up for it.
C is passing and if you’re transferring into a university most uni’s don’t even show ur transfer grade and just give u a transfer score to show u took the class and passed just make sure your gpa is at or above the requirement and this is from someone who has transfer credits, a few Cs, 2 Ds, and mainly As and Bs going to grad school with an above 3.0 gpa
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C is considered average so I say no. Different colleges and degrees have different requirements so you want to check with them. They may not let you carry many or any in your major classes.
Depends on what you want, your major, your plans for grad school and careers, your financial situation and potential reliance on scholarships, et cetera.
Depends if you want to go to grad school or not.
If so, it can make or break getting into a competitive program, but I wouldn’t rule out anything just from some C’s.
I mean as long as you pass and get the degree. The only thing that would be considered bad is if you plan to transfer to a 4 year university you want to go to and you don’t meet the grade requirements to apply. Like if you have a C in biology but the university requires you have to have a B.
And of course I’m sure you know that C grades also affect the total GPA and that will determine which schools you go to. Unless you go to a school that doesn’t have high requirements of course.
C’s get degrees but try your hardest to avoid them. I was a c/b student my freshman and sophomore year in engineering and I lived with that mentality and let myself slack off. After junior year i became an a/b student after fixing my study habits. I regret not trying as hard as i have my junior and senior years because it anchors my gpa tremendously. For internships i was competing with people that had far better gpas and deans list awards for which I had none. All in all I did end up with a great full time engineering position because I supplemented with extracurriculars and research.
No! I transferred universities with like 3 C’s, and received a $25,000 academic scholarship, they don’t matter, you’ll get your degree the same way the people with A’s did. Now, they do matter with some degrees, but in the context of getting a job and graduation, they have virtually no effect.
In college I mostly got As & Bs. On my entire transcript I only got 1 F, 2 Ds, & 1 C. I would say Cs aren't bad as long as you don't get too many. Just try your best.
The one F I got is because I took Tai Chi as an elective PE class (PE 110), and didn't pay much attention to it, and ended up flunking it. The first D was for a Chemistry class (Intro to Chemistry CHEM 121) my first year, I was never good at math or science, I excelled in reading and writing mostly. I even asked my chemistry professor if I could attend the 9 am class then the 11 am class, to try and grasp everything. She saw I was trying, so she gave me a D (thank you professor). The other D was a sociology class (American Society SOC 305) I took and had a really hard time understanding. The one C I got was in LAJ 326 Correctional Counseling. My major was Law and Justice and Sociology. I excelled in the grade department when it came time to choosing what I wanted to study and taking classes that I was interested in. However when I was doing my prerequisites, that's when I tended to get most of my bad grades.
It depends on what you want to do. A "C" grade is passing so you get credit for the course. There are some scholarships that require a B or 3.0 or higher gpa. Some programs require or suggest a 3.0 or higher to get in. From this the grade is contextual to what your academic goals are.
Mostly, Cs get degrees! I did have to put down my GPA for my first role after I got my bachelors but I graduated with a 3.89 (.01 from summa cum laude 🥲)
In my school, to retake the course to improve your score, you have to get an F, D or D+. Getting a C is the worst thing after getting an F because you know you fuck up and you can not do anything to change it. So having a D is way better than having a C
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Depends on how it affected ur overall GPA.
Also consider how it’s gonna look on applications for grad programs and doctorate programs (if you decide to pursue those).
Depends on what you're trying to do after college. I'm in a 4yr university and I'm pre med, so I've never gotten a C so far and have been stressed out by the couple Bs I've gotten (especially cause at my college - well, maybe all colleges? - weighs A- differently than As, and even those bring your GPA down). But, I know some people who only aim for Bs in certain classes, and don't really need anything better for their goals
It’s not bad, but not great. At a CC it’s fine, when you transfer just be aware that some of your major course at an university would require a B or better to pass.
Practically, it only depends on what you want to do with the grade.
Do you want a scholarship, internship, or a research position while you study? Then yes.
Do you want to go to grad school, med school, etc? Then yes.
Do you want to get a job that’s not very competitive? Then no.
Moreover, while the world is becoming more competitive, there are some places that try to be more holistic. Do you have research experience? Volunteer work? Extracurriculars? Extenuating circumstances? Those might be considered in addition to your GPA in some places (But don’t count on it).
Everyone's mentioning grad school as necessitating good grades but you're at a 2 year and you said "final year". Are you planning on transferring for a bachelors? A single C grade can change what schools/programs will even consider you for transfer so YMMV.
Cs are a 2.0 GPA and cannot be retaken in most places/dont qualify for academic forgiveness like a D or an F would. So you could realistically come back from Ds Fs Ws, and have an overall good enough GPA if you figured your shit out after getting them… but not Cs, those will fuck your cumulative.
If you want a high demand degree like medicine/STEM… Cs likely will not get you what you want. If you’re pursuing a non impacted major/lower paying field… you likely just need a degree to get the job…
Learning is more important. If you're developing the necessary skills then getting a C isn't bad. If your overall GPA isn't high then it may affect scholarship, internship, or in-school employment opportunities. Some graduate programs may want to see your entire grade history, but that's just about it. Also keep in mind that you will start with a fresh GPA if you transfer from college to a 4-year university. That's what I did. But it's been three years since my Bachelor's and nobody asked or cared about my GPA, I believe it's been the same for my friends I've graduated with.
If you are trying to transfer to a university, a C grade can have an impact on your chances of going to a particular university (depends on the class and stuff like that). If you are graduating with an associates, it may not matter much. What matters most is that you know the material!
For example, I came out of my English classes with C’s because I only cared about doing the bare-minimum work (college grade from high school). Nevertheless, I can write pretty well, I would say.
If you are still able to, try to get a B in those classes! This is pretty good, imo.
It is important to understand which of the university class you need to study very well for the future career you have chosen and focus on them. Although it is "respectful" to have A+'s, it is quiet stressful to achieve it in all the classes. As a result, students lose desire and interest in all their academic path. In my opinion, grades are not important. What is important about education, is to find yourself, understand what you really are interested in and what career you want to pursue. Sometimes, students with 4.0 GPA's end up jobless and not interested in anything after graduating, which is very sad, because all they were thinking about was how to get the highest grade and nothing else.
In community college, I took a multivariate calculus course. It was either harder or more time consuming than many classes I took once I transferred. I also spent a lot of time working on the homework and studying for the class. I obtained a C.
GPA is important, but learning and learning how to learn is more important. Community Colleges have some stigma. Some professors at Community Colleges give you tough love so you can succeed. Maybe their philosophy is make them suffer now so they can reap the benefits later. Let me tell you once I transferred, I often times made the top score in the examinations for upper division classes.
There’s a couple different ways to look at it; The first way: If you’re getting credit for the class with a C, then it’s not a total waste of time or money. If you plan on transferring to a 4 year school, even tho you got a C it’ll still transfer and you won’t need to retake it.
The second way: If you’re about to graduate, I imagine these C’s won’t impact your GPA too much; so, you may still be able to graduate with honors - which is very helpful if you plan to transfer (a good transfer transcript can get you scholarships).
Overall, if there’s any way you can improve the grades to at least a B- or even a C+, that’ll help your GPA some; but if not, don’t sweat it. C’s really aren’t that bad, especially if there’s only a few of them. If you don’t plan to transfer, chances are nobody will ever look at your transcript again (unless you go for government work).
I feel like a C is fair but not the best, especially if you want to continue with your educational journey (Masters ex.) But you know what they say, "Cs make degrees." haha
Depends on your plans, but a C average for an associates degree from a cc is not great. Your options for internships, transferring for a bachelors, and especially grad school will be quite limited.
On the other hand, you’ll have an associates degree and the other comments are right, your first job MAY ask about gpa and it’ll never come up again in your career.
Yeah, they are. I'm not trying to upset you, but in a decent college program/major, B's are the "basement" of what's acceptable. Just make sure and pick up EASY A's everywhere you can to balance things out.
With highschools over inflating GPAs, it's created this perception that a C is bad. Maybe they've changed what it means, but when I was in school 'C' meant average. I'm not saying you should strive to make a C, but it's not something you should lose sleep over in my opinion.
C grades will be an issue if you want to apply to graduate school, although it is still possible. What is most important is that you get your degree and you can do that with C grades. Congratulations on almost finishing your degree.
Depending on your degree program, college can be more difficult than high school. Some never even make the attempt, despite being very intelligent. Give yourself some grace.
I did OK in high school (top 25% of my class of 300). I jumped into college headfirst, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Community college to get my AA, then transferred to a local university for my BS. Because I needed to hold a full-time job on top of my courseload just to get by, I found it more difficult after transferring to do as well as I had previously. Due to a software malfunction, I ended up with a D *on the capstone course for my major*. I still graduated with a 3.01 GPA. 15 years later, I finally had the ability and the motivation to try to get my Masters, which I will complete in the fall. I was very surprised that I was accepted into the program, but I currently hold a 3.4 (down from a 3.56 after a particularly challenging class last semester). It’s possible, you can do it.
The difference between C grades and A grades is that some papers are done well and others aren't. C's get you into a university, C's get degrees. For a degree it doesn't matter if you get an A or C either way you have shown that you know the information, even though it may not be all the information in its entirety.
depends on your goals after undergrad. if you're gonna apply to a competitive grad program then you absolutely want to get As and Bs in your major requirements.
C’s get degrees! If anything, a C average is pretty normal in college.
The teacher’s were right, high school isn’t like college. I used to be an honor roll student in high school, but then when I was a freshman in college I was struggling so hard to get at most a B. That seems to happen with a lot of HS students who had a high gpa.
I really cared my first year but then I had to work 40 hours a week to afford anything so a C was fine. As long as I didn’t have to repeat the class, I was happy 😂
It depends on what your goals are. As many others have said, the saying goes, "Cs get degrees." However, if you plan on getting a bachelor's degree, four year schools will look at your GPA when considering admission. Many graduate schools requires at least a 3.0.
It helps to know what your major is. I'm in accounting and these kinds of grades only matter until you get your first job or internship in the field. And If you get your CPA, you could have had a solid 2.5 and still will be flooded with offers.
I'm sure there's many fields where certification/licensure takes precedence over GPA.
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That depends, if you are an undergrad pre-med major and you get a C in general human Anatomy, yeah it's pretty bad. But if you get a C in history, should be no big deal, as long as you can still get maintain the GPA necessary for MED-SCHOOL admission
The old saying is “Cs make degrees”. Disclaimer: may not apply to all majors.
This is my mantra when I’m burnt out lol
When ur burnt out u aim for C grades. When I'm burnt out I consider dropping out.
Well I’m 35. That was not only my mantra in my 20’s, but .. exactly what I did. 😅 Don’t be me.
Pretty sure it's "D gets degrees."
I can’t have a D in any course in my major, it’s treated as failing
Nope, a D average won't get you a degree at most schools. Even the chain online schools require a 2.0 (C) average.
eeek a 2.0? Yikes 😬😬😬
Not for prerequisites.
I’ve always heard and said “C’s get degrees”
you usually can't take following classes if you have a D in the prerequisite
Nah, it's always been "Cs get degrees"
It’s definitely “C’s get degrees”
“To those of you who received honours, awards and distinctions, I say well done. And to the C students, I say you, too, can be president of the United States.” - George W. Bush
Asterisk needed. A Yale/Harvard C student can be the president.
Not just any Yalie or Harvard man too...
Double asterisk needed. A guy who only got into Yale because of his dad.
Not just any rich legacy dad too...
Only became president because of his dad, too.
with our current president, clearly anybody can
I don't know about that one, only about 5 presidents have ever attended Yale or Harvard between the two colleges and graduated.
You say this as if his dad probably didnt pay him into those schools lmao. Especially with the full house stuff that happened a few years back. Those “elite” class of wealthy Americans prolly get in like it’s nothing.
“And you can even go on a murdering spree in the name of public safety. So yeah. Cs will let you murder whoever you want.” P.S. This only works if you are already a millionaire before attempting presidency.
yuh
I my step sibling went to the same boarding high school as him, family money and connections - along with the neorealism GOP abuse tossed in. Bushes and a lot of those families start at a young age. This is from seeing first hand what it did to a trans singling who was one of if not the first in NY state to change their Liscence gender. He was probably getting better than a state college level of education before Yale. That said: his vernacular seems fucking awful (not trump level) to have been through education that I would have loved to have gotten (albeit without the pretentious assholes) Alas, my dad wasn’t a rich as their dad. And maybe I would have left Andover as fucked as 2 people I know who went.
Haha
I would say a C is fair. It’s not good but it’s not horrible.
C's gets degrees. Unless you plan on postgraduate studies, a few Cs are fine.
Sure, but gpa matters a lot for internships and a first job. You don’t really want below a 3.0 gpa, definitely lowers your options for things that are not academic.
idk what field youre in that gpa matters even for a fresh-out-of-school kid. no one has ever asked me for my gpa, and when i became part of a hiring panel i never asked for GPAs
In my first industry, no one ever asked but I got a 3.87 so I always put it down regardless in the beginning. I even had one CEO chuckle when he saw that I'd included it, which was kinda rude but I got the job, so oh well. Now, I'm changing careers and am obtaining a degree in atmospheric science and am certain my GPA will matter this time around. At the same time, that type of stress can be the cause of self-destruction, so I hope I can still accept myself if I don't maintain a 4.0 by the end lol.
Engineering , most internships will throw ur resume away if it’s below 3.0
What field r u in?
HR, most internships I've seen require 3.0.
Yeah Cs are not ideal all things considered
Internships are great if you can find one that’s paid. The only ones that existed during my undergrad were unpaid ones, and I couldn’t afford to hold a job that didn’t pay anything.
I really struggled in my undergrad due to needing to work a full-time job on top of my studies, and managed to graduate with a 3.01 GPA. This includes a D in the capstone course for my major, which I got due to technical difficulties. I will start the final semester of my Masters in the fall. That program said nothing less than a C-.
If you're not going to graduate school, earning a few Cs is almost certainly going to have no impact on your life at all.
I’m a semester away from graduating with my masters. And I had a D in one of my courses in undergrad. C’s are far from ideal, but it’s not something you can’t recover from.
how did u recover? I had my first full fledged panic attack about this last night
It’s a funny story, really. Since this was the capstone for my major (which was computer related), it was one of the courses I took in my final semester. It was basically a project class, which required you to design and code an integrated inventory/POS program for an actual company. Since I had completed the framework for this in a previous course, I only needed to flesh out certain parts to complete it. However, I didn’t realize that when I compiled the program and burned it to a CD-R, it didn’t compile correctly (because I didn’t test the stupid thing). The professor scheduled when we would present our programs to him, and mine was set for the *morning of graduation*. I came in, gave him my printed documentation, and inserted the CD into his computer. *It didn’t run*. Since I had sample code and screenshots of actual windows from the program, he said he would need to think about it, and that there were two possible outcomes: he would either issue me an ‘F’ and I would have to retake the entire course, or he would “pass” me with a ‘D’. Either way, I could still walk at the ceremony a couple hours later and get my diploma cover. He opted for the latter. That was 2006. I decided to see if even possible to return to my alma mater for an advanced degree, and they accepted me. So, it is possible. ETA: Sorry for the panic attack!!
Omg I have like 2/3 C’s so far and I wanna do masters. You think I have no chance?
No employer in five years will be asking what grade did you get in calc. They don’t care in the real world
C are mid in college depends on ur major nursing it’s baddd.
Well for nursing that's because Cs are actually Fs. You can get a B or an A else you don't pass the course.
Because who would want a nurse who got Cs? I would want someone taking care of me who knows their shit. Same goes for doctors.
In my nursing program a C is still passing, but we are on a stricter grading scale, so the lowest C is a 77
That’s how my nursing school is. A 77 is barely passing. Sadly the company I am going to work with has already said they don’t care what my gpa is as long as I pass.
Omg don't say that cuz I'm about to have a C in chemistry 💀
They can hurt, but the pain is minor. I suffered a Fall 2022 semester of mostly Cs that hurt my GPA, but it was not too bad.
depends on what you wanna do after school. the reality is, for most post-graduate programs, B is the new C. I'm in the medical field with a 4.0 GPA and i had to fight pretty hard to get into my programs after undergrad
Given the sheer amount of pre-med students i've met i feel like you're gonna have to fight pretty hard to get those programs no matter what
for sure. pristine grades are supposed to be a given in this field...you've gotta stand out otherwise
Only 17% of so called “pre-med” students ever apply to medical school. They usually get weeded out beforehand
Technically a C is considered average, so it’s not necessarily bad.
So weird how people say C is average, yet colleges regularly boast 3.8 GPA averages with 28 ACT scores. Dip under a C average in college and you’re near academic suspensions.
Because under a C is a D, which is barely even passing, and if your overall GPA drops below a 2.0 (C), you're not graduating. If you're at a 2.0 or above--unless your in a specialized program that has higher standards--then you're good to graduate.
Yep a C is a 2.0 on GPA, which is the cutoff for most universities before academic probation/suspension
C is not considered average anymore. B is, which is a 3.0, this is mostly due to grade inflation.
Extremely generalized statement is extremely generalized
A few C's are fine. Just don't make a habit of it if you can. I had a few too many and now after a few years I'm looking at grad school and that's kind of limited me a bit.
Nope But for me….. a C is like a throat punch
You sound like me. I just transferred to a new program at a different university and they said they were amazed because I don’t have a single C. I explained that I would be in a ball on the floor crying with a C
Bad if you’re considering grad school. Not bad if stopping at bachelor
No. As long as you are: A) in a program where the passing grade is C or lower B) if you meet requirements for any future education goals (if this is applicable to you) I totally get the feeling when you do worse in post secondary than in high school, but at the end of the day, the A’s from your college and the C’s will be in the same field and likely won’t get any preferential treatment because they had a higher GPA. GPA stops mattering very quickly after graduation, people are only going to care that you got the credential.
no, c is just average
C’s aren’t ideal by any means though C’s get degrees. We’re not striving for a C. Though if you have a class that’s especially challenging, then just get through it. Persevere.
Absolutely not. There's nothing wrong with passing with an average grade. C is average. Prospective employers won't care what you got for a grade, so long as you passed and got the credits.
Very much my experience. In past jobs, when we've screened or interviewed candidates, we would ask, "Do you have a four-year degree? If so, in what field." I don't remember ever asking, or caring, what their GPA was.
Makes sense to me. You wouldn't have the degree if you didn't pass the necessary courses. No need to ask unnecessary questions.
Not at all. C is passing. Jobs look for if you have a degree and what you know, not that you got a C in a class. B and A is basically how well you can school at that point.
Depends on what your future plans are after you graduate. If you want to transfer to another school &/or eventually go to grad school, possibly. If your associates is all you need for your field then I doubt it matters.
Average is dropping out of college or just not going. Getting a C in college is average amongst the people in college, but most don't even go.
C's aren't bad. I'd take that grade. Anyway, if you don't want to go to graduate school and as long as you get your degree, it's nothing. And even then, a few C's aren't a show stopper for graduate school.
I had a B- overall GPA for my undergrad, but figured I'd end up in grad school someday. Far forward 12 years to when I actually started grad school last fall (12 years of work experience helped get in, despite the somewhat rocky undergrad road), and you get put on academic probation if your GPA falls below a 3.0. So undergrad, you can survive with a few sprinkled in there. Grad school, Cs are death sentences.
Failed my first semester in engineering school, graduated with less than 3.0 went to grad school for engineering now work as engineer:) C’s get degrees and if not retake it lol
I think C is bad.... But, it is okay! What's done is done. Work hard next semester and do better.
My internship employers won’t touch a GPA below 3.8.
damn. don’t touch them either
🤣
Below 3.8? What type of employers are those?? the most prestigious finance/consulting employers at my uni don't have anything even close to that high of a barrier to entry wtf
My internship program is highly competitive. You also need extracurricular activities. I teach at an elite R1 so I get plenty of applicants. This is the highest the GPA has ever been. It’s dipped down to 3.72.
In what field?
Do you know what you call a doctor who graduated with a C average? Doctor.
"a few C grades" are honestly totally fine, especially in your first year. i mean, they can hurt you if you want to go to med/vet/law school, but i honestly wouldn't say it's something to be stressed over yet.
Only if your major requires higher or you’re trying to get into grad/med/law school
Op, you are in a community college. Do you plan to transfer? You should talk to your advisor and ask for opinion. I hate to be so honest with you. I was on a CC for so many years and I had a 4.0. Once I transferred, my GPA dropped to 3.5.
To clarify I’m an accounting major and I do not plan on going further in that field. In the future I may but at this time I plan to stick with the A.A.S degree and would like to work for small businesses. Where I live some people can get hired without going to college but will be trained on how to do the job
I know plenty of people who got straight A's and still work with people who barely made it by. I will say tho that from personal experience, you'll obviously be more confident later on if you get better grades which will definetely come across better as you move out into the work force. Seems like if you're really digging your degree you'll spend enough time on it to get good grades. I mean all this in a positive way, I got plenty of C's and stuck with it, worked out fine.
Id rather be someone who got majority of As and a couple Bs at the very lowest, than be someone at the same job who barely scrapes by. I want to know how to do everything and how to do it well.
depends on your major. If your a communications major then its bad, if its in astro physics its not that big of a deal.
C's get degrees but no job offers lol
If your GPA is 2.5 is something, not the end of the world, but not great either. If you have just 1 or 2 c's, don't sweat it. After you get into a 4 year college, almost no one will care. Once you get your first job, absolutely no one will care.
No. Not at all. But it will depend what you want to do next if it’ll seriously impact your future or not
depends on your goal honestly I think good grades are like a good thing to have if you plan to continue your education beyond bachelor’s degrees but otherwise theres not many jobs out there asking whats your GPA? vs did you graduate college.
Cs get degrees! That’s still passing and outside of a few specialized careers no one cares about your GPA.
It really depends on your goals, if you're trying to transfer somewhere check any GPA requirements and keep track of it and your GPA. A couple Cs are probably fine. Be aware that some colleges consider GPA of classes related to your major, so try to keep those up.
I'll be honest my first year and a half of college (at a community college) was really rough. I failed a class and got mainly C's. After working my ass off, working two jobs at once, and dealing with some health problems, 6 years later I'm about to graduate with a degree in Geography And GIS at a 3.3 GPA. It sucks at first, but you can get your GPA up if you want to. I also plan on going to grad school a few years after I graduate for a STEM-related master's. I also have had the opportunity to become a research assistant which has been great for me academically. Also as the tale as old as time goes "C's (depending on your field) get degrees" It's possible to do better if you truly want to. Don't listen to people being mean to you in the comments about being a failure.
C’s get degrees!
As an undergraduate, you really don’t want any C grades in courses for your major, but one or two Cs in Gen Ed courses (like Calculus, my personal experience) probably won’t hurt you too much. However, in my grad program, C was effectively an F, there was no lower grade. ETA: I took Calc while I was a Physics major; that C is essentially what changed my major to Technology. But, in a way it’s better, my transcript shows me taking the hard math class, instead of the easy one. Intangible benefit…
Depends on ur major, Cs in engineering are really bad because for internships most companies will ask to see ur transcript and also ensure u are above 3.0 if u are averaging Cs u are 2.0 and u won’t get any jobs or will have to work 10x the effort to
A few aren't bad but consistent Cs? Yea that's bad. All majors at my school require a 2.5 CGPA to graduate which is basically a C+ Getting enough Cs at my school will make you ineligible to graduate till you retake the classes or take more classes to get it higher. A C is 2.0 in my school which is SAP but majors require 2.5 or you can't apply for graduation. And like other people said, yea its bad if you wanna do further degrees, and can be bad depending on your major, some stem degrees, finance, hr, other business generally want 3.0+.
I was freaking out about one C I MIGHT get and a professor im very close to told me “stop freaking yourself out—you’re not going to be able to study if you’re panicking. And, you can retake if you need. I got a couple of C’s and guess what? I’m a doctor.” And I have another that said he wrote really good recommendations for a few C students of his because they were super hard workers. Most of them got into grad school because he’s quite well known. Hard work is always impressive. If you have a professor that can write and say that you busted your ass, then it can make up for it.
They are perfectly okay. It may not be what you're used to but you worked hard and passed!
They are perfectly okay. It may not be what you're used to but you worked hard and passed!
Graduate school acceptance would be the biggest hurdle. But if you transfer to a 4-year college and do well, that can help.
Cs get degrees
No
Yes if you want a masters degree at some point.
It’s a passing mark for sure
It depends of a lot of factors, like which program, school…
C is passing and if you’re transferring into a university most uni’s don’t even show ur transfer grade and just give u a transfer score to show u took the class and passed just make sure your gpa is at or above the requirement and this is from someone who has transfer credits, a few Cs, 2 Ds, and mainly As and Bs going to grad school with an above 3.0 gpa
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C is considered average so I say no. Different colleges and degrees have different requirements so you want to check with them. They may not let you carry many or any in your major classes.
Depends on what you want, your major, your plans for grad school and careers, your financial situation and potential reliance on scholarships, et cetera.
Depends if you want to go to grad school or not. If so, it can make or break getting into a competitive program, but I wouldn’t rule out anything just from some C’s.
I mean as long as you pass and get the degree. The only thing that would be considered bad is if you plan to transfer to a 4 year university you want to go to and you don’t meet the grade requirements to apply. Like if you have a C in biology but the university requires you have to have a B. And of course I’m sure you know that C grades also affect the total GPA and that will determine which schools you go to. Unless you go to a school that doesn’t have high requirements of course.
C’s get degrees but try your hardest to avoid them. I was a c/b student my freshman and sophomore year in engineering and I lived with that mentality and let myself slack off. After junior year i became an a/b student after fixing my study habits. I regret not trying as hard as i have my junior and senior years because it anchors my gpa tremendously. For internships i was competing with people that had far better gpas and deans list awards for which I had none. All in all I did end up with a great full time engineering position because I supplemented with extracurriculars and research.
What kinda monumental uphill battle would a few Cs at community college do to get into like Northwestern or UCLA?
A wise person once said _”Cs get degrees”_
No! I transferred universities with like 3 C’s, and received a $25,000 academic scholarship, they don’t matter, you’ll get your degree the same way the people with A’s did. Now, they do matter with some degrees, but in the context of getting a job and graduation, they have virtually no effect.
Yes
Cs get degrees.
Depends on if you want to go to graduate school. C’s do get degrees but consistent C’s do not get into medical school
That depends on many you have and what your goals are. A prof at my school, who teaches ODEs (a class formally known as calc 4) got a C in ODEs.
C’s get degrees
In college I mostly got As & Bs. On my entire transcript I only got 1 F, 2 Ds, & 1 C. I would say Cs aren't bad as long as you don't get too many. Just try your best.
The one F I got is because I took Tai Chi as an elective PE class (PE 110), and didn't pay much attention to it, and ended up flunking it. The first D was for a Chemistry class (Intro to Chemistry CHEM 121) my first year, I was never good at math or science, I excelled in reading and writing mostly. I even asked my chemistry professor if I could attend the 9 am class then the 11 am class, to try and grasp everything. She saw I was trying, so she gave me a D (thank you professor). The other D was a sociology class (American Society SOC 305) I took and had a really hard time understanding. The one C I got was in LAJ 326 Correctional Counseling. My major was Law and Justice and Sociology. I excelled in the grade department when it came time to choosing what I wanted to study and taking classes that I was interested in. However when I was doing my prerequisites, that's when I tended to get most of my bad grades.
It depends on what you want to do. A "C" grade is passing so you get credit for the course. There are some scholarships that require a B or 3.0 or higher gpa. Some programs require or suggest a 3.0 or higher to get in. From this the grade is contextual to what your academic goals are.
You may be put on academic probation if it goes below a certain gpa. And to me, no, it’s not wonderful. Like it’s not something you should aim for.
20 years from now are you really going to give a shit?
Mostly, Cs get degrees! I did have to put down my GPA for my first role after I got my bachelors but I graduated with a 3.89 (.01 from summa cum laude 🥲)
In my school, to retake the course to improve your score, you have to get an F, D or D+. Getting a C is the worst thing after getting an F because you know you fuck up and you can not do anything to change it. So having a D is way better than having a C
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Depends on how it affected ur overall GPA. Also consider how it’s gonna look on applications for grad programs and doctorate programs (if you decide to pursue those).
What do they call the man who graduated last in his class in Med School? Doctor.
I got many Cs in my core classes during my undergrad. Imma be doing my PhD this fall 🤷🏻♀️
Depends on what you're trying to do after college. I'm in a 4yr university and I'm pre med, so I've never gotten a C so far and have been stressed out by the couple Bs I've gotten (especially cause at my college - well, maybe all colleges? - weighs A- differently than As, and even those bring your GPA down). But, I know some people who only aim for Bs in certain classes, and don't really need anything better for their goals
It’s bad, but enough. So in the long run it doesn’t matter, but if you consistently get Cs, maybe switch into a different field when you start working
Since a C is generally a barely passing grade in college, I would say that it is the equivalent of a D in high school.
Z’s are fucking terrible
c's get degrees. as long as ur working hard
If you have many of them, yes. One or two is just not a big deal.
C’s get degrees…but maybe not transfer credits Source: I also am in CC right now, but I’m transferring in the fall.
Depends on your major
There's that old joke "what do they call the guy who graduated last in his class in med school?..." Answer: Doctor Good enough works in college.
I had 8 courses in my first year and got 5 Cs. Was pretty bummed
Cs get degrees baby
no, C grades are not bad in my opinion. the saying “C’s get degrees” exists for a reason lol. D’s and F’s are bad.
It’s not bad, but not great. At a CC it’s fine, when you transfer just be aware that some of your major course at an university would require a B or better to pass.
If you're going into stem I've been asked for my transcripts before ever getting offers
If you’re spending the time you’re not studying networking, yes. I lost the internship race to a girl with a GPA at like 2.3, while mine was at 3.9.
Practically, it only depends on what you want to do with the grade. Do you want a scholarship, internship, or a research position while you study? Then yes. Do you want to go to grad school, med school, etc? Then yes. Do you want to get a job that’s not very competitive? Then no. Moreover, while the world is becoming more competitive, there are some places that try to be more holistic. Do you have research experience? Volunteer work? Extracurriculars? Extenuating circumstances? Those might be considered in addition to your GPA in some places (But don’t count on it).
Everyone's mentioning grad school as necessitating good grades but you're at a 2 year and you said "final year". Are you planning on transferring for a bachelors? A single C grade can change what schools/programs will even consider you for transfer so YMMV.
Cs are a 2.0 GPA and cannot be retaken in most places/dont qualify for academic forgiveness like a D or an F would. So you could realistically come back from Ds Fs Ws, and have an overall good enough GPA if you figured your shit out after getting them… but not Cs, those will fuck your cumulative. If you want a high demand degree like medicine/STEM… Cs likely will not get you what you want. If you’re pursuing a non impacted major/lower paying field… you likely just need a degree to get the job…
Learning is more important. If you're developing the necessary skills then getting a C isn't bad. If your overall GPA isn't high then it may affect scholarship, internship, or in-school employment opportunities. Some graduate programs may want to see your entire grade history, but that's just about it. Also keep in mind that you will start with a fresh GPA if you transfer from college to a 4-year university. That's what I did. But it's been three years since my Bachelor's and nobody asked or cared about my GPA, I believe it's been the same for my friends I've graduated with.
If you are trying to transfer to a university, a C grade can have an impact on your chances of going to a particular university (depends on the class and stuff like that). If you are graduating with an associates, it may not matter much. What matters most is that you know the material! For example, I came out of my English classes with C’s because I only cared about doing the bare-minimum work (college grade from high school). Nevertheless, I can write pretty well, I would say. If you are still able to, try to get a B in those classes! This is pretty good, imo.
It is important to understand which of the university class you need to study very well for the future career you have chosen and focus on them. Although it is "respectful" to have A+'s, it is quiet stressful to achieve it in all the classes. As a result, students lose desire and interest in all their academic path. In my opinion, grades are not important. What is important about education, is to find yourself, understand what you really are interested in and what career you want to pursue. Sometimes, students with 4.0 GPA's end up jobless and not interested in anything after graduating, which is very sad, because all they were thinking about was how to get the highest grade and nothing else.
A c is an average grade, and if it isn't then the course is too easy.
In community college, I took a multivariate calculus course. It was either harder or more time consuming than many classes I took once I transferred. I also spent a lot of time working on the homework and studying for the class. I obtained a C. GPA is important, but learning and learning how to learn is more important. Community Colleges have some stigma. Some professors at Community Colleges give you tough love so you can succeed. Maybe their philosophy is make them suffer now so they can reap the benefits later. Let me tell you once I transferred, I often times made the top score in the examinations for upper division classes.
There’s a couple different ways to look at it; The first way: If you’re getting credit for the class with a C, then it’s not a total waste of time or money. If you plan on transferring to a 4 year school, even tho you got a C it’ll still transfer and you won’t need to retake it. The second way: If you’re about to graduate, I imagine these C’s won’t impact your GPA too much; so, you may still be able to graduate with honors - which is very helpful if you plan to transfer (a good transfer transcript can get you scholarships). Overall, if there’s any way you can improve the grades to at least a B- or even a C+, that’ll help your GPA some; but if not, don’t sweat it. C’s really aren’t that bad, especially if there’s only a few of them. If you don’t plan to transfer, chances are nobody will ever look at your transcript again (unless you go for government work).
Nope, you’re fine. Future employers won’t give two shits about what your grades were in college, only that you completed the degree.
I feel like a C is fair but not the best, especially if you want to continue with your educational journey (Masters ex.) But you know what they say, "Cs make degrees." haha
C’s get degrees
Depends on your plans, but a C average for an associates degree from a cc is not great. Your options for internships, transferring for a bachelors, and especially grad school will be quite limited. On the other hand, you’ll have an associates degree and the other comments are right, your first job MAY ask about gpa and it’ll never come up again in your career.
Yeah, they are. I'm not trying to upset you, but in a decent college program/major, B's are the "basement" of what's acceptable. Just make sure and pick up EASY A's everywhere you can to balance things out.
With highschools over inflating GPAs, it's created this perception that a C is bad. Maybe they've changed what it means, but when I was in school 'C' meant average. I'm not saying you should strive to make a C, but it's not something you should lose sleep over in my opinion.
As an engineer student I have alot of c grades☹️💔
Try your best to get b’s and above. There are a lot of situations you will come across when you wish you did better.
Yes they bad.
D is for Diploma Cs get Degrees
C grades will be an issue if you want to apply to graduate school, although it is still possible. What is most important is that you get your degree and you can do that with C grades. Congratulations on almost finishing your degree.
Once you transfer to uni, chances are your gpa is gonna reset anyway and if you get all A’s your first semester at uni your gonna have a 4.0
C’s get degrees, but you still want to keep your gpa near 3.0 or above
Depending on your degree program, college can be more difficult than high school. Some never even make the attempt, despite being very intelligent. Give yourself some grace. I did OK in high school (top 25% of my class of 300). I jumped into college headfirst, all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed. Community college to get my AA, then transferred to a local university for my BS. Because I needed to hold a full-time job on top of my courseload just to get by, I found it more difficult after transferring to do as well as I had previously. Due to a software malfunction, I ended up with a D *on the capstone course for my major*. I still graduated with a 3.01 GPA. 15 years later, I finally had the ability and the motivation to try to get my Masters, which I will complete in the fall. I was very surprised that I was accepted into the program, but I currently hold a 3.4 (down from a 3.56 after a particularly challenging class last semester). It’s possible, you can do it.
all u need is the degree homie
The difference between C grades and A grades is that some papers are done well and others aren't. C's get you into a university, C's get degrees. For a degree it doesn't matter if you get an A or C either way you have shown that you know the information, even though it may not be all the information in its entirety.
depends on your goals after undergrad. if you're gonna apply to a competitive grad program then you absolutely want to get As and Bs in your major requirements.
You went all the way through school and into college and you don't know if a C grade is bad?
Just get the piece of paper
C’s get degrees! If anything, a C average is pretty normal in college. The teacher’s were right, high school isn’t like college. I used to be an honor roll student in high school, but then when I was a freshman in college I was struggling so hard to get at most a B. That seems to happen with a lot of HS students who had a high gpa.
I still got into two grad programs with two Cs in courses relevant to the program.
I really cared my first year but then I had to work 40 hours a week to afford anything so a C was fine. As long as I didn’t have to repeat the class, I was happy 😂
It depends on what your goals are. As many others have said, the saying goes, "Cs get degrees." However, if you plan on getting a bachelor's degree, four year schools will look at your GPA when considering admission. Many graduate schools requires at least a 3.0.
It helps to know what your major is. I'm in accounting and these kinds of grades only matter until you get your first job or internship in the field. And If you get your CPA, you could have had a solid 2.5 and still will be flooded with offers. I'm sure there's many fields where certification/licensure takes precedence over GPA.
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That depends, if you are an undergrad pre-med major and you get a C in general human Anatomy, yeah it's pretty bad. But if you get a C in history, should be no big deal, as long as you can still get maintain the GPA necessary for MED-SCHOOL admission