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Were Final Exam Grades Not What You Expected?

January 5, 2015 By Leah Singer Leave a Comment

shutterstock_129262931It’s January — a new year and also the start of the second semester. You may be freaking out because you didn’t get the final exam grades you expected. We know this can be tough; but let us assure you that many other law students are feeling the exact way you are now. Before you start panicking about how you’re going to handle the second semester, we’ve rounded up some advice to help put your mindset at ease.

  • Unhappy with Your Law School Grades? Get Real — It’s normal to be unhappy with grades. But are you being realistic about your expectations?
  • So You Didn’t Get an A: How to Deal with Your First Law School Grades — How to deal with the stress of not getting the grades you wanted on law school exams.
  • Is Your Law School Exam Over? Then Stop Worrying About It! — Worrying about your exam after it’s over is a complete waste of time. Don’t do it!
  • How to Recover From a Bad Law School Exam Answer — If you’re in law school, you’re eventually going to have a really bad exam experience. Here are six tips for how to recover.

And make sure you check out these five things that are essential for second semester success. Good luck!

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About Leah Singer

Leah Singer is the Marketing and Social Media Coordinator for Trebuchet, Law School Toolbox, and Bar Exam Toolbox. She loves finding just the right marketing tools, writing and social media strategy to help businesses reach their ideal audience. Before becoming an entrepreneur, Leah was a speechwriter for two college presidents at a large San Diego public university. Leah is also a freelance writer who regularly contributes to The Huffington Post, Red Tricycle, Edible Communities, and numerous other publications.

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