Would you take a pass/fail in this instance?

[cryhavoc]

Okay, so I got the results from my first biochemistry midterm back and I got a C. The deadline to turn a class into a pass/fail is next week.

None of the schools I'm applying to in a few months require biochemistry. Would it be better to take it as a pass/fail and pass, or just work hard, and hope for the best? I should say, after this C, it is almost impossible for me to get an A in this class now.

Basically, would a C/possible B or a Pass look better for a school that doesn't even require biochem? I cannot withdraw or drop it as I need it to graduate.

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[AlteredScale]

Okay, so I got the results from my first biochemistry midterm back and I got a C. The deadline to turn a class into a pass/fail is next week.

None of the schools I'm applying to in a few months require biochemistry. Would it be better to take it as a pass/fail and pass, or just work hard, and hope for the best? I should say, after this C, it is almost impossible for me to get an A in this class now.

Basically, would a C/possible B or a Pass look better for a school that doesn't even require biochem? I cannot withdraw or drop it as I need it to graduate.

One B or C isn't going to hurt your chances. I would keep it as a letter grade. A P/F in biochem may make admissions a bit suspicious in terms of you trying to "save" your GPA so just bust butt and get a B.

 

[cryhavoc]

I've also have gotten a C in genetics and C+ Ochem 2. All my labs and other grades are A's though. I just don't know if 2 C's and a P looks better than three shiny, C bruises.

 

[AlteredScale]

I've also have gotten a C in genetics and C+ Ochem 2. All my labs and other grades are A's though. I just don't know if 2 C's and a P looks better than three shiny, C bruises.

What's your GPA?

 

[tantacles]

Okay, so I got the results from my first biochemistry midterm back and I got a C. The deadline to turn a class into a pass/fail is next week.

None of the schools I'm applying to in a few months require biochemistry. Would it be better to take it as a pass/fail and pass, or just work hard, and hope for the best? I should say, after this C, it is almost impossible for me to get an A in this class now.

Basically, would a C/possible B or a Pass look better for a school that doesn't even require biochem? I cannot withdraw or drop it as I need it to graduate.

Take the pass. It's a useful one to learn, but not worth getting a C, especially if it's not even required for you.

 

[JuanPabloCastel]

P

 

[hoihaie]

drop it and take it next quarter?

 

[Omppu27]

drop it and take it next quarter?

Op needs it to graduate. Perhaps there will be a curve?

 

[Make Or Break]

Take the pass

 

[tea guzzling traveler]

Take the pass, but look carefully at the requirements of schools that you apply to later on. Many don't require biochem, but tread cautiously for the ones that do.

 

[jl lin]

GPA will take a hit with the C. If it isn't req'd for your schools, get through the course and get a P. It kind of sucks, but not terribly. I mean how do you calculate a P in the GPA? Just brush up on it for MCAT. Who knows? Maybe you will get a chance to re-take for an A somewhere later. Gap or whatever.

 

[cryhavoc]

A P has no effect on GPA, positive or negative.