One of your biggest college decisions can be whether or not to drop a course.  The following 

scale will help you avoid making premature decisions.  Simply circle the number that best

applies to your situation and then total your score.

     5

4

3

2

1

    If I want to, I can fully motivate

There is no way I can motivate

    myself to complete this course.

myself to complete it.

    5

4

3

2

1

    I have all the time I need.

Lack of time is the reason I'm in

trouble.

    5

4

3

2

1

    I'm mentally capable of

The course is over my head

    handling the work or I'll

and I refuse any tutoring.

    accept tutoring.

    5 

4

3

2

1

    I'm learning and making progress.

The course wastes time, is

meaningless.

    5

4

3

2

1

    I like the teacher's dedication

The teacher is the main reason

    and style.

I want out.

    5

4

3

2

1

    I have no outside pressure--

I have impossible outside pressure

    personal or financial.

    5

4

3

2

1

    This course is vital to

This course is not vital to

    graduation or my career.

graduation or my career.

    5

4

3

2

1

    There are fewer than two weeks

The term has just started.

    left in the term.

    5

4

3

2

1

    I can accept a C or D.

Only an A is acceptable.

    5

4

3

2

1

    I will suffer financial loss

I have nothing to lose but

    (scholarship, financial aid,

the time I've spent.

    insurance) if I drop.

    Total Score________________

    35 or over     Continue in the course.  You may be discouraged but you can be successful. 

    20-35             Talk with your academic advisor. You have a chance for success with outside help.

    20 or below   You probably should drop, but talk with a counselor.  

                      Other issues more serious than this class may need to be addressed.