Study Tip of the Week: How Do I Check my Grades???
We've got a spreadsheet for you!
Welcome to our Weekly Study Tip post! This week, we're talking all about checking grades. Some of you may be avoiding thinking about it, but by checking in with yourself for every course, you should find that anxiety decreases and you feel more confident going into the last push of the semester.
We've put together a
YouTube video with how to use our
accompanying spreadsheet! Please note that if you click the hyperlink for the spreadsheet, it will trigger an
automatic download. This spreadsheet requires your browser to have the use of Microsoft Excel.
1. Check your Syllabi
Your professors will have outlined the grade breakdown for each class in their syllabus. Make sure to reference this and write down everything you'll be graded on so that you can fill out the spreadsheet accurately!
2. Fill in the Spreadsheet's Categories
Take these percentages and edit the spreadsheet accordingly for each class - just make sure you are careful to accurately use the percentage symbol!
3. Enter your Current Grades
You can enter a different grade for each assignment/test/discussion meeting on each line, or if Blackboard gives you an average, you can just enter the average one time.
Note: fill in the spreadsheet as a fraction (i.e. 3/5) or a decimal (i.e. .89 for 89%), otherwise your grade will be incredibly skewed. If you received 100% on something, you can just put 1.
4. Enter Hypotheticals if you Want
It's likely that there will be some categories left blank. If you want to know what your final grade will be if you get different grades on the final exam (or any final upcoming tests/quizzes/assignments, etc.), you can enter hypothetical grades for those columns or assignments to see how much the final grade will change!
Note: you will not have an accurate final grade until all columns are filled out. Your 'percentage of total possible points' is your current grade in the class!
If you have questions, ask your professor!
This Week with CNMS Advising:
Monday 4/29
2-2:30 (note shorter time!) - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM101 PRACTICE EXAMS
Tuesday 4/30
11:30-12:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL141 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDES AVAILABLE
Wednesday 5/1
11-12 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL142 FINAL EXAM STUDY GUIDES AVAILABLE
12-1 - How Do I Get an A Workshop in UC115
3-4 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) -- all final exam practice materials available!
The
CNMS Scholars Program at UMBC is a selective undergraduate initiative designed to support talented individuals interested in the advancement of women students in the sciences. This prestigious program is being sponsored by the College of Natural and Mathematical Sciences (CNMS) at UMBC to provide comprehensive support to students pursuing majors where women are still underrepresented, specifically: mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics/computational biology. The program will connect high-potential students to a community of designated faculty mentors and a myriad of campus support services in an effort to facilitate their academic success in these rigorous majors. CNMS Scholarships are for one year and could be renewable annually for up to two additional years, in accordance with funding availability and meeting program requirements as defined in an award agreement.
The application process includes uploading an application letter to the selection committee with an essay that covers three topics, as well as the submission of academic transcripts and a resume.
All applicants to the CNMS Scholars Program must have and maintain:
Status as a full-time student at UMBC
- A minimum UMBC cumulative 3.0 grade point average
- Declared major in one of the following STEM disciplines: mathematics, statistics, physics, chemistry, biochemistry, and bioinformatics/computational biology
- Demonstrated interest and commitment to the advancement of women in the identified STEM disciplines
- Compliance with all requirements and expectations of the CNMS Scholars Program
- Good-standing status throughout the University
The selection for the new cohort of scholars is open until April 30, 2024.
If you have any questions about this program, please contact Dr. Maria Cambraia at
cambraia@umbc.edu.
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Get Ready for Summer Workshop w/ Pre-Health Advising TODAY
12-1 PM in UC115! Join us!
Summer is right around the corner! Come to our weekly workshop to get some tips and tricks on how to prepare for summer, whether you've got a goal of getting a research position on campus in the fall, you just want to stay fresh for organic chemistry, or anything in between!
We'll help you make a plan for networking, keeping busy, and working on your goals. Come see us today (Wednesday 4/24) from 12-1 PM in UC115!
We'll be joined by our pre-health advisor Melissa Huselton, so if you're pre-med or pre-dental, you can get some targeted advice.
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Study Tip of the Week: Get Ready for Summer!
It's just around the corner...
Welcome to our Weekly Study Tip post! This week, we're not really talking about studying, but something equally important: how to get ready for summer! It may be chilly today, but trust us when we say that the summer will be upon us sooner than you think.
1. Set some Goals
If you start your summer with goals, that’ll give you some structure on how to plan your days, weeks, and months. Maybe there’s something you can do every day (or most days) to build up a skill in a certain area?
Perhaps you're gearing up for a second attempt at CHEM101. A daily practice might be to get ready for this by doing 15 minutes each day of
Khan Academy Chemistry. Maybe you're trying to get ready for some upper-level biology coursework - our tip here is to start reading papers related to those topics so you're ready for that big syllabus come fall!
You can use the library website to search for journals that relate to your interests, or ask a faculty member for some tips at their office hours.
2. Ask for Advice
Want some advice on how to stay fresh for fall courses, or perhaps what to be reading this summer? Talk to a professor.
Looking to build your resume? Talk to someone in the
Career Center.
General productivity tips? Ask your advisor, a success coach, or even
your academic advocate if they can give you some advice!
3. Keep Busy!
You might be working as a lifeguard or restaurant server, getting clinical hours, or doing an awesome internship or program. But if you're finding yourself twiddling your thumbs, here are some great ways to keep yourself busy:
- Read for an hour each day. It doesn't have to be related to your major. Just the act of focusing on something intently for an hour (put that phone on silent!) will help you ease back into school in the fall
- Use Khan Academy or YouTube to brush up on foundational skills for your upcoming courses
- Volunteer - whether it's a hospital, food pantry, or somewhere else, this will help you find some purpose and practice talking to new people (which is great for your networking skills). Get in touch with the Shriver Center if you're not sure where to start!
- Go on some nerdy deep dives -- is there a cool podcast about something that interests you? Find ways to really enjoy learning
This Week with CNMS Advising:
Monday 4/1
2-3 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM101 and BIOL141 focus
Tuesday 4/2
11:30-12:30 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115)
Wednesday 4/3
11-12 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with BIOL142 focus
12-1 - Summer Prep workshop
3-4 - Study Hall in TLC (UC115) with CHEM102 focus
The Office for Academic & Pre-Professional Advising welcomes all students interested in exploring allied health professions to attend our 4rd Annual Allied Health Symposium!
In this hybrid event, students will hear from representatives from a variety of professional allied health programs about their respective health fields as well as the varied admissions processes.This event is for students who are exploring a variety of allied health professions, as well as those who have already committed to a pathway.
The first hour will be a panel presentation, followed by time for students to meet with panelist from each allied health program.
Representatives will join us from the following schools:
- University of Maryland School of Nursing
- University of Maryland School of Pharmacy
- Notre Dame of Maryland University (Occupational Therapy)
- Towson University (Physician Assistant)
- University of Maryland Baltimore (Physical Therapy)
- Case Western Reserve University (Anesthesiologist Assistant)
We hope you will join us in-person in the Interdisciplinary Life Sciences Building room 116B or virtually via webex! Lunch will be provided for those that can join us on campus!
At this industry fair (11AM-2PM on Commons Main Street), you will have the opportunity to speak with alumni and employer representatives from various science fields including areas such as research, healthcare, biotech, the environment and so much more!
The attending organizations provide internship and employment opportunities, so be sure to bring copies of your resume to share with the employers.
*** This event is sponsored by the UMBC Career Center. The original post can be found HERE. Make sure that you are following their myUMBC Group and get engaged with Career Month! ***
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