Extra Credit Warning!
 By Crystal Jonas
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Think twice before you even ask.

The surprising truth about asking for extra credit is that your teachers don’t think highly of your asking.

Although you are offering to do extra work, it also means the professor must do extra grading.  The problem goes beyond that, however.  It’s just not good form to ask the prof if you can do something extra when you haven’t done the basics well.  It sends the wrong message.  Know what I mean?

Bottom line: Don’t even bother asking if you can do extra credit.

©2006 Copyright Crystal Jonas

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Crystal Jonas, the Nation's "College to Career Success Coach" is the author of the top selling book "College Success Your Way," and the CD Set "The Power of Purpose."  Crystal delivers over 100 programs across the U.S. a year and helps college students excel in college and prepare for career success.  Find out more about her programs and products for "College to Career Success" at www.TapYourGenius.com.



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