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I am planning to drop a course in my master's program as it has been really difficult for me to score well in it while looking for internships this semester.
If I don't drop it I will end up with a C in that course. I already have a B- and I don't want my GPA to drop.
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for jobs and internships?
Just to clarify I am a CS student and I am dropping a course related to my degree.I am doing a general CS MS in the USA.
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I am planning to drop a course in my master's program as it has been really difficult for me to score well in it while looking for internships this semester.
If I don't drop it I will end up with a C in that course. I already have a B- and I don't want my GPA to drop.
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for jobs and internships?
Just to clarify I am a CS student and I am dropping a course related to my degree.I am doing a general CS MS in the USA.
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edited Apr 5 '16 at 1:07
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asked Apr 4 '16 at 22:02
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closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, jimm101, The Wandering Dev Manager Apr 7 '16 at 11:53
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- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings
could you add more details to your question? What field are you in? What country are you in? Generally, in the US the people that care about your transcript are graduate schools. I've only been grilled about my drops and C's by graduate programs. In CS-related jobs, most people do NOT care about drops.
– jcmack
Apr 4 '16 at 23:04
For most thesis-based masters programs involving research, grades are almost at the bottom of the priority list.
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Apr 4 '16 at 23:34
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it doesn't involve navigating the workplace.
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I am planning to drop a course in my master's program as it has been really difficult for me to score well in it while looking for internships this semester.
If I don't drop it I will end up with a C in that course. I already have a B- and I don't want my GPA to drop.
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for jobs and internships?
Just to clarify I am a CS student and I am dropping a course related to my degree.I am doing a general CS MS in the USA.
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asked Apr 4 '16 at 22:02
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I am planning to drop a course in my master's program as it has been really difficult for me to score well in it while looking for internships this semester.
If I don't drop it I will end up with a C in that course. I already have a B- and I don't want my GPA to drop.
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for jobs and internships?
Just to clarify I am a CS student and I am dropping a course related to my degree.I am doing a general CS MS in the USA.
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edited Apr 5 '16 at 1:07
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closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, jimm101, The Wandering Dev Manager Apr 7 '16 at 11:53
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- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings
closed as off-topic by gnat, Chris E, IDrinkandIKnowThings, jimm101, The Wandering Dev Manager Apr 7 '16 at 11:53
This question appears to be off-topic. The users who voted to close gave this specific reason:
- "Questions asking for advice on what to do are not practical answerable questions (e.g. "what job should I take?", or "what skills should I learn?"). Questions should get answers explaining why and how to make a decision, not advice on what to do. For more information, click here." – gnat, IDrinkandIKnowThings
could you add more details to your question? What field are you in? What country are you in? Generally, in the US the people that care about your transcript are graduate schools. I've only been grilled about my drops and C's by graduate programs. In CS-related jobs, most people do NOT care about drops.
– jcmack
Apr 4 '16 at 23:04
For most thesis-based masters programs involving research, grades are almost at the bottom of the priority list.
– CKM
Apr 4 '16 at 23:34
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it doesn't involve navigating the workplace.
– Chris E
Apr 5 '16 at 14:28
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could you add more details to your question? What field are you in? What country are you in? Generally, in the US the people that care about your transcript are graduate schools. I've only been grilled about my drops and C's by graduate programs. In CS-related jobs, most people do NOT care about drops.
– jcmack
Apr 4 '16 at 23:04
For most thesis-based masters programs involving research, grades are almost at the bottom of the priority list.
– CKM
Apr 4 '16 at 23:34
2
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it doesn't involve navigating the workplace.
– Chris E
Apr 5 '16 at 14:28
could you add more details to your question? What field are you in? What country are you in? Generally, in the US the people that care about your transcript are graduate schools. I've only been grilled about my drops and C's by graduate programs. In CS-related jobs, most people do NOT care about drops.
– jcmack
Apr 4 '16 at 23:04
could you add more details to your question? What field are you in? What country are you in? Generally, in the US the people that care about your transcript are graduate schools. I've only been grilled about my drops and C's by graduate programs. In CS-related jobs, most people do NOT care about drops.
– jcmack
Apr 4 '16 at 23:04
For most thesis-based masters programs involving research, grades are almost at the bottom of the priority list.
– CKM
Apr 4 '16 at 23:34
For most thesis-based masters programs involving research, grades are almost at the bottom of the priority list.
– CKM
Apr 4 '16 at 23:34
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it doesn't involve navigating the workplace.
– Chris E
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I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it doesn't involve navigating the workplace.
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How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for
jobs and internships?
For most jobs, dropping a course will have absolutely no affect on your future job prospects.
Presumably, you'll make it up later, or replace it with another course so you can get your degree.
Most employers don't care about individual courses, nor look at transcripts - and thus won't even know about the drop. I've never worked for one that cared, and as a hiring manager, I've never cared.
answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
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It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
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In my experience, a C or a dropped course will have the exact same effect on future job prospects (most likely none).
However I have had experiences in interviews for co-op/intern positions where the interviewer has asked "I see you have a dropped course/weak grade here on your transcript did you have difficulty with the material?".
This is your opportunity to explain whatever it was that caused this to happen. The key to answering this question is not the excuse you come up with but how you have gained the necessary knowledge since the drop. You may have to retake this course or read some books on the topic in your free time. The interviewer wouldn't ask this type of question or care about the drop/weak grade unless the class was related to the work you are going to be doing.
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How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for
jobs and internships?
For most jobs, dropping a course will have absolutely no affect on your future job prospects.
Presumably, you'll make it up later, or replace it with another course so you can get your degree.
Most employers don't care about individual courses, nor look at transcripts - and thus won't even know about the drop. I've never worked for one that cared, and as a hiring manager, I've never cared.
answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
– Dan
Apr 5 '16 at 16:51
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for
jobs and internships?
For most jobs, dropping a course will have absolutely no affect on your future job prospects.
Presumably, you'll make it up later, or replace it with another course so you can get your degree.
Most employers don't care about individual courses, nor look at transcripts - and thus won't even know about the drop. I've never worked for one that cared, and as a hiring manager, I've never cared.
answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
– Dan
Apr 5 '16 at 16:51
suggest improvements |Â
up vote
7
down vote
up vote
7
down vote
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for
jobs and internships?
For most jobs, dropping a course will have absolutely no affect on your future job prospects.
Presumably, you'll make it up later, or replace it with another course so you can get your degree.
Most employers don't care about individual courses, nor look at transcripts - and thus won't even know about the drop. I've never worked for one that cared, and as a hiring manager, I've never cared.
answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
How badly will it my hurt my future prospects when I am looking for
jobs and internships?
For most jobs, dropping a course will have absolutely no affect on your future job prospects.
Presumably, you'll make it up later, or replace it with another course so you can get your degree.
Most employers don't care about individual courses, nor look at transcripts - and thus won't even know about the drop. I've never worked for one that cared, and as a hiring manager, I've never cared.
answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
222k102649914
answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
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answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
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answered Apr 4 '16 at 22:17
Joe Strazzere
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222k102649914
It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
– Dan
Apr 5 '16 at 16:51
suggest improvements |Â
It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
– Dan
Apr 5 '16 at 16:51
It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
– Dan
Apr 5 '16 at 16:51
It should be noted that getting a job within the academic sector might have some weight. For example, a professor may ask for a transcript and see you dropped a course he likes. He might ask about it. Unless you're dropping courses frequently I can't see it as a problem.
– Dan
Apr 5 '16 at 16:51
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up vote
0
down vote
In my experience, a C or a dropped course will have the exact same effect on future job prospects (most likely none).
However I have had experiences in interviews for co-op/intern positions where the interviewer has asked "I see you have a dropped course/weak grade here on your transcript did you have difficulty with the material?".
This is your opportunity to explain whatever it was that caused this to happen. The key to answering this question is not the excuse you come up with but how you have gained the necessary knowledge since the drop. You may have to retake this course or read some books on the topic in your free time. The interviewer wouldn't ask this type of question or care about the drop/weak grade unless the class was related to the work you are going to be doing.
edited Apr 5 '16 at 17:38
Chris E
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answered Apr 5 '16 at 16:37
viss3240
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up vote
0
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In my experience, a C or a dropped course will have the exact same effect on future job prospects (most likely none).
However I have had experiences in interviews for co-op/intern positions where the interviewer has asked "I see you have a dropped course/weak grade here on your transcript did you have difficulty with the material?".
This is your opportunity to explain whatever it was that caused this to happen. The key to answering this question is not the excuse you come up with but how you have gained the necessary knowledge since the drop. You may have to retake this course or read some books on the topic in your free time. The interviewer wouldn't ask this type of question or care about the drop/weak grade unless the class was related to the work you are going to be doing.
edited Apr 5 '16 at 17:38
Chris E
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answered Apr 5 '16 at 16:37
viss3240
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up vote
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up vote
0
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In my experience, a C or a dropped course will have the exact same effect on future job prospects (most likely none).
However I have had experiences in interviews for co-op/intern positions where the interviewer has asked "I see you have a dropped course/weak grade here on your transcript did you have difficulty with the material?".
This is your opportunity to explain whatever it was that caused this to happen. The key to answering this question is not the excuse you come up with but how you have gained the necessary knowledge since the drop. You may have to retake this course or read some books on the topic in your free time. The interviewer wouldn't ask this type of question or care about the drop/weak grade unless the class was related to the work you are going to be doing.
edited Apr 5 '16 at 17:38
Chris E
40.4k22129166
answered Apr 5 '16 at 16:37
viss3240
1
In my experience, a C or a dropped course will have the exact same effect on future job prospects (most likely none).
However I have had experiences in interviews for co-op/intern positions where the interviewer has asked "I see you have a dropped course/weak grade here on your transcript did you have difficulty with the material?".
This is your opportunity to explain whatever it was that caused this to happen. The key to answering this question is not the excuse you come up with but how you have gained the necessary knowledge since the drop. You may have to retake this course or read some books on the topic in your free time. The interviewer wouldn't ask this type of question or care about the drop/weak grade unless the class was related to the work you are going to be doing.
edited Apr 5 '16 at 17:38
Chris E
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answered Apr 5 '16 at 16:37
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edited Apr 5 '16 at 17:38
Chris E
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edited Apr 5 '16 at 17:38
Chris E
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could you add more details to your question? What field are you in? What country are you in? Generally, in the US the people that care about your transcript are graduate schools. I've only been grilled about my drops and C's by graduate programs. In CS-related jobs, most people do NOT care about drops.
– jcmack
Apr 4 '16 at 23:04
For most thesis-based masters programs involving research, grades are almost at the bottom of the priority list.
– CKM
Apr 4 '16 at 23:34
2
I'm voting to close this question as off-topic because it doesn't involve navigating the workplace.
– Chris E
Apr 5 '16 at 14:28