According to data, 79 students in the United States are dissuaded from leaving each year89% of them are concentrated in the top 200 universities in the United States, and the graduation requirements of American universities for students are not only to complete all course credits before graduation, but also to have different grades and passing points for their course grade point average per semester, that is, GPA.
The GPA score of a U.S. university is determined by every assignment, quiz, final exam, attendance, etc., so a student can only get a good grade if he or she maintains a positive attitude throughout the semester. Based on a 4-point GPA scale, the minimum GPA requirement for undergraduate students in the United States is 20, 3 for master's students0, if it falls below this standard, it will face academic warnings, and if it cannot be improved in time, it may be dissuaded.
Facing the situation of being dissuaded and expelled from the university or other difficulties in graduating from the bachelor's degree, cross-undergraduate and master's degree is an option that can be considered, but it is recommended to carefully weigh various factors before making a decision. Here are some key factors to consider:
Future career planning:Some students will ask me if I can take the public examination and enter a state-owned enterprise after applying for a master's degree? The colleges and universities that apply for the master's degree are recognized by the Ministry of Education of China, and can be used for retention certification, which is usually possible to enter state-owned enterprises. So, you need to think about your future career plans. Make sure that the chosen master's programme aligns with your interests and career goals.
Cost of Study Abroad and Financial Situation:Cross-undergraduate applicants usually need to pay a certain amount of study abroad fees, which will be much higher than regular applications, so learn about the application fees, tuition fees, living expenses, etc. in advance. Before making a decision, you should carefully assess your financial situation to ensure that you have enough money to support your student life.
How to operate across the undergraduate and master's degreesUnderstand the specific operation of applying for a master's degree across the bachelor's degree, usually the study abroad agency will use its own resources and contacts to help students improve their background, and then match the colleges and universities that can be applied to according to the student's wishes and their own years of application experience, and the other application process is similar to the regular application, requiring application materials, recommendation letters, etc. (these materials will be prepared by the study abroad agency).
In addition, if a student in the United States takes the initiative to withdraw from school, the school will generally recommend that the suspension be handled first, and the time for suspension is relatively sufficient, basically 1-2 years, so if there are only special circumstances affecting the study, you can also consider suspending the school.
Before making a final decision, it is advisable to learn more about cross-undergraduate and master's degree in order to make a more informed decision.