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How does the AAMC calculate gpa if I retake a class. I couldnt find a lot of info online. I wanted to retake gen chem (I got a B-) but I want to graduate and retake it in another college. My college has horrible chemistry teachers and people fail or do really poorly. Does it make a difference if...

When regarding grades, what is more important GPA or individual grades? During my first few semesters of college I racked up two F's (Math and history) and one D (math) with one C in a lab course (Life science) however, ever since my break, I've received about 10 A's in my courses (including...

Hi all, I am studying for the CBSE right now, plan to take it in February but really distraught because I have seen a few posts regarding the importance of an undergraduate GPA for acceptance into a 6 year program. My undergrad performance was, by no means, stellar (~3.3 if you don't...

Hi, I’m sure this kind of stuff is posted all the time, but lately I’ve just had a lot of thoughts and anxiety running through my head and could use some clarity. I am 3 weeks into my sophomore year currently the University of San Francisco but my concern is with my freshman grades. For my...

Attached is a screenshot of my undergrad grades. I still have to get through virology, anatomy, organic 1&2, and physics 1&2. I have a ton of bad bio grades because my first two years of college I was lazy and didn't take it as seriously as I should have. Other experience includes ~2000 hours...

On the online admissions pages for most schools, I didn't see a lot of hard cutoffs per subject, but when I looked at the prerequisites for each school through AADSAS, most schools list "Organic Chemistry - 6.0 credits - 2.0 grade" I'm panicking now because I received a C on my first quarter...

Hello all. This is my first post on this website and I finally need some real help. My stats for my main prerequisites are: A&P I - B A&P II - A CHE I - B CHE II - A- PHY I - C PHY II - A GEN BIO - N/A STATS - A- ALL PSYCH COURSES - A- I was wondering if having a C in my first Physics...

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Hey everyone, sorry for the long post ahead, but I just wanted to post on here to vent as well as ask for some advice. I started clerkships 6 months ago, and things have really not been going to way that I had been hoping for. During preclinicals, I studied extremely hard and sailed through...

Hi All, This is my first post on this site, however, I've been reading SDN for a while. I just received my first C+, and it was in general chemistry I. Prior to this, I had earned A's in both of my biology courses, and was invited to start studying at the graduate level my second semester of my...

Hi folks! Had some questions regarding the level of applicant I am for Gen Surg, and the types of programs I could reasonably be a good applicant for. Goals wise- I'd like to head into academics in the future, and do a residency in a bigger city (mostly as this provides my SO with good job...

My freshmen year started off like anyone who ever has never had freedom as a teenager- wild. Due to that I made a C in biology (when i couldve did a lot better because at the end i made A's but it was too late) and wasnt planning on retaking it because I knew for a fact that I will no longer get...

Hey everyone, I'm a third year medical student who will be applying for residency in FM this coming fall. First, a bit of background: - 245 step 1 - Pass in family medicine core clerkship, barely missing HP (good comments on eval, pretty good shelf. I take full responsibility for the grade, but...

In 2012 (way before I was even considering med school), I attended a technical college for a marketing diploma. I ended up getting a great job opportunity and left, but didn’t drop my classes correctly, so I made 4 F’s. I’m back in college now, 5+ years later, and have a 3.85 (looking to improve...

Before I get into this I want to say please forgive my ignorance, I have a 3.6 cGPA but given that I have many A+s in my last two years, my AMCAS calculated cGPA is 3.53. For all intents and purposes will I be judged as a 3.53? Lets say I get in somewhere - when the medical school reports...

I currently have an overall 3.7gpa. However in my science classes I have received Gen Chem 1: B Gen Chem 2: B Bio 1: A I am taking an orgo chem summer class which I will probably get a B, but am obviously aiming for an A. Are my grades okay? Do I need to get all As from now on to get into med...

soooooo, Im finishing my first year of college and my GPA is trash. First semester I only got a 3.03 and this semester only looks like ill be getting a 3.4 at best. Are my chances already over? Should I start looking into post-bac programs now?(nothing wrong with post-bac or anything) I just...

Hi - I am a cognitive science major (a junior in college) and I am considering doing a psychology grad program with a focus on neuroscience. One thing that worries me is that I received a terrible grade in gen chem II lab- a D+ (I understood the material, but I was late with turning in lab...

If I take orgo in Harvard summer school can I send my grades to dental schools directly in the future? The problem is my university does not accept other universities credits during the summer if they are in the Boston area also. However, I do not want take orgo in my school during the summer...

Hi everyone, This semester has probably been the most frustrating on yet. I’ve just been getting one bad grade after another and I’m really close to the breakin point honestly :( The amount of time I’m putting in is not the issue - I believe it just may not be the most effective way? What...

Hi, my pre-req grades are pretty good as of now, with A's and B's in just chemistry. But, my physiology class this semester is not going well, and I could see myself ending with a C+ or B- in it. I was wondering if a bad grade in a pre-req class can ruin my chances of getting into PT school?

Hi All, I'm in my second semester of P1 year. First semester was stressful as hell, but I eventually adjusted. My grades were not all A's, but I'm satisfied with them. Problem is, this semester my grades are plummeting.. I study harder than ever, days in advance and all night when i have to...

I am near the end of my sophomore year and so far all of my classes have been A's except for my orgo lectures (labs are A's). I am still taking orgo 2 so I might be able to pull it up to a B or B+. I know my cgpa and sgpa would still be acceptable but I'm wondering if a B- would ruin my chances.

Hey guys I was wondering if you could give me any advice on how to improve my application for this cycle. I am a non traditional student and had to take a few pre-reqs to be considered last year. I applied last year and got interviewed and waitlisted at tennessee and also waitlisted at UF...

Currently in my sophomore year of university and trying to pickup the pieces. My freshman year I had some personal issues that have since been resolved however my grades still reflect them. My gpa as of right now is a 1.966, I know...terrible. Since I began classes in the fall I've maintained...

Hey guys! I'm a 21-year-old female. I'm currently still at a community college. I did well my first semester (3.0), did VERY POOR the next 3 semesters (1.73, 1.89, 1.87). I received F's, D's and I believe I withdrew from a course. At this point, my financial aid was dropped and I had to take a...

Hi everyone, I am a double major in Philosophy and Biology (I know they are very different.) My first two years of college I had to work full time because I had to pay for college while I was a full time student too. I did my best to keep my grades up and did well on biology, got A- on both...

I am sending updates to schools about my activities but am not sure if I need to include my grades from the past semester. They weren't bad (2 A's, 2 A-'s) but don't really show an upward trend. Should I include them anyways to be safe? Thanks!

Which is better? Going to a school with p/f or grading system? Does it matter with specializing? I’ve seen mixed reviews

Hello everyone, I have applied to honours sciences at Queens University, and got an early acceptance, however, I just applied to medical school in Ireland, and was wondering what my my chances are of getting in. Currently my physics mark is quite low, which I feel may hold me back...

Hey guys, I recently got invited to an interview to be part of a very well respected doctor's research. I am, however, very nervous about the interview itself. I've never had to go through an interview before (college didn't require interviews, nor have any of my extracurriculars). My strengths...

Hello, fellow SDN'ers! Just joined the forums, but I've been a lurker for quite a while. I'm sure you guys must get this kind of question often, but I would like some insight on my specific situation. Beware, this is a long post. I will summarize red flags on my transcripts at the end, but...

after my first semester I got a d in gen chem. Its not because I didn't understand the materials, it was because I forgot my calculator for the first midterm and had half of the time to take it, and had incompatibilities with my roommate so it was difficult to focus/study in general. I am...

I recently received my final fall term grades. I updated my transcript automatically in AADSAS. Is there anything else I should do? Will schools see the change I made? Thanks

I Have a 2.5 GPA and a 2.61 overall I'm a junior I have not taken the Mcat yet

Say if someone's cGPA breakdown by year is 4.0 -> 3.9 -> 3.8 -> 3.7, would this constitute a concerning downward trend?

Neurotic premed vent. I'm taking an upper level writing class with a very rough grading scale: >95% = A. The professor grades pretty harshly too, average = 85%. Does not round up grades either. My final grade comes to be 94.8% = A-. :rolleyes: Ugh. Losing my 4.0 over it. Pretty proud of the...

Hey guys! I was accepted this cycle to Duke (eeeek!), and I have created an instagram page and a blog to help out pre-pt students, and document my journey through PT school (and life of course)! I recently started a PTCAS application series on the blog, and so far I have posted about getting...

A friend at a private east coast medical school shared that his third-year grades don't really matter, since grade inflation is notorious at his school, with a third of his class honoring all of third year. As long as you put in some effort, you can expect straight honors. I attend a public US...

I plan to update (each school that allows) with my grades for this semester, but I am unsure of how to do so. Do I order official transcripts, scan them then upload? Screenshot unofficial transcripts? My school does not give us access to download our unofficial transcripts, they just show...