Removing fails from transcript (1 Viewer)

[t-i-m-m-y]

Hmm, I did that...

How'd you do that? myUNSW should automatically exclude you from the course.

ace: yes the 7 years is correct. Our official line is not to go over the credit points. In any case, what we say is worthless, it is between yourself and the government, the university only tells the government how many credit points you have done.

But yes, if you can't complete your degree in 7 years, you shouldn't be at university (unless you are doing Medicine or something ). And you must complete your degree within 10 years of commencement, FYI.

And you can't keep failing and failing (you'll get excluded from the university, and yes it's a rule, but it actually happens!!)

 

[routemarker]

Pass a bad mark? The difference between a 50 and a 49 can be $620. If a pass meant nothing, the uni would have you redo the unit again. It is the level at which the university is perpared to keep you progressing in your course to get your degree.

And if you do get HDs after fails then employers will see that improvement and if any of them can't get over the fact you failed a few subs then they're probably not worth working for.

People fail at many things throughout their life, what matters is how you overcome it.

 

[Anonymou5]

And if you do get HDs after fails then employers will see that improvement and if any of them can't get over the fact you failed a few subs then they're probably not worth working for.

More like if any of them can't get over your lack of good marks, work experience, interest, communication skills and aptitude then they're probably not worth working for.

 

[routemarker]

I say if you have average marks, few fails, some passes and a handful of credits and distinctions in your final year and you can show the employer how your degree will allow you to function sucessfully in a role, then there is really no reason for them not to hire you.

If you can't show how your HD can contribute to an employer then it doesnt matter whether its a pass, credit or whatever. Employers really just want capable people who are willing to work hard and be committed to the company and the job. You dont need a HD average to exhibit those traits.

You have to remember your degree is AQF certified and no matter at what level its completed, you are qualified to enter the profession you have studied for.

 

[Anonymou5]

Yeah I agree with you, I mean it doesn't matter if you fail a few subjects and just the pass the rest in the first few years of your course. If you get some distinctions in your final year you'll impress the employer with your improvement (from a position where you cannot possibly do any worse) because no one else in your course, who hasn't fail a subject, will get any distinctions in final year.

 

[drewbrow1]

Employers really just want capable people who are willing to work hard and be committed to the company and the job. You dont need a HD average to exhibit those traits.

Employers don't say "oh, you're all satisfactory, eeny meeny ..."
They pick the BEST applicant for the job, and that's the guy with the HD average, not the guy with 'average marks, a few fails, some passes and a handful of CRs and DNs' on his transcript.

 

[Anonymou5]

Employers don't say "oh, you're all satisfactory, eeny meeny ..."
They pick the BEST applicant for the job, and that's the guy with the HD average, not the guy with 'average marks, a few fails, some passes and a handful of CRs and DNs' on his transcript.

z0mG but marks do not matter because employers actually consider the various factors affecting academic performance and value other trivial acitivities you've participated in much more so than your aptitude for the related courses.[/lie]

Seriously don't be so cruel drew. You really should let people continue with their wishful thinking.

 

[routemarker]

Employers don't say "oh, you're all satisfactory, eeny meeny ..."
They pick the BEST applicant for the job, and that's the guy with the HD average, not the guy with 'average marks, a few fails, some passes and a handful of CRs and DNs' on his transcript.

haha, you don't know the real world works. If you can make your pass look great and convince the employer so well, they will be impressed by your sincerity and initiative. If nobody else offers that sort of initiative and desire then they will look unfavourably on them, even if they do have great academic records. Nobody likes anyone who is up themselves or those who take sorrow from their mistakes. Most employers want people who can bounce back after falling off the horse. It's not recommended you fail anything at uni, but it is not the end of the world if you do. Thats the most important message I can give. By all means having a HD average is great and you will get the job if you show initiative at interview. But if you just say "here's my transcript, give me the job" then youre not going to impress them at all.

Also for some potential science grads, be prepared to be uncompetitive for science jobs that require a TAFE diploma. The fact that you have a uni degree makes you uncompetitive for such positions. You will also not be competitive if you do not have sound professional lab exp for jobs that do require a sci degree.

Employers will always see your side of the story, they are rational people and hear you out.

Marks aren't all that matter after you graduate. Employers look at your work history and extra curricular activities. In fact your work history may outweigh your academic marks if not be equal even if your previous work was not related to your vocation. Also employers seldom ask for a transcript and after you get your first position, it becomes even more irrelevant.