Should I retake classes at community college or 4-year university?

[carson16666]

I got three C's in three biology classes in my freshman year at community college. I have since transferred to a 4-year university and I was wondering if admissions would care if I retook the classes at my 4-year university versus the community college I originally took them. They aren't the same exact classes; I would be taking a transfer equivalent. Thank you!

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[Mr.Smile12]

Take the 4y version for science majors as recommended by your prehealth advising office. Get the proper foundation.

 

[candbgirl]

Why are you retaking them at all? Those Cs will still be counted in your GPAs anyway. So unless it’s for boost in knowledge…

 

[carson16666]

Why are you retaking them at all? Those Cs will still be counted in your GPAs anyway. So unless it’s for boost in knowledge…

That's a whole other question I'm trying to decide. I've gotten an A in pretty much every biology course since then, so obviously I have a pretty good knowledge of biology. I'm not sure if retaking intro level biology courses is necessary.

My reasoning behind retaking it was that I need to prove to medical schools that I have since mastered the content and that I just made stupid mistakes in my freshman year.

 

[candbgirl]

That's a whole other question I'm trying to decide. I've gotten an A in pretty much every biology course since then, so obviously I have a pretty good knowledge of biology. I'm not sure if retaking intro level biology courses is necessary.

My reasoning behind retaking it was that I need to prove to medical schools that I have since mastered the content and that I just made stupid mistakes in my freshman year.

You have certainly done that if you’ve taken other biology courses and done well in them since Freshman year.

 

[carson16666]

You have certainly done that if you’ve taken other biology courses and done well in them since Freshman year.

Ok, that's very helpful. Thanks!