So, You've Gotten a Poor Grade. . . At some time during the freshman year, you will receive a grade that represents less than you hoped for.
Many students report that they register a sort of shock at the first test grade in some classes.
Imagine that you have received a D on your first test in history, science, economics, or some other such class. After circling the appropriate number, write down a reason for this behavior. This exercise provides a chance to consider steps to take to improve your grades on the remainder of the tests. Talk to the professor outside of class about the test and the class as a whole, soliciting her or her suggestions about ways you might improve. Study in the future with a focus on the particular format and type of questions that this professor will most likely include on the test.