grades

  1. RabbitLove

    Should I give up while I still can?

    I have wanted to be a veterinarian for six years. My entire life has basically revolved around caring for animals. I have even gone as far as to foster over 70 animals in the past three years, work for an animal shelter, and even obtain the position of, "small animal coordinator". I am no...
  2. C

    Will my old grades hurt me?

    Hi Folks, Wasn't sure if this post would be applicable for the non-trad sub forum, but either way, I'm hoping for your helpful input. After dropping out of college for personal reasons about 9 years ago, I decided that I would return to school earlier last year. While I was in school 9 years...
  3. J

    Rough Semester

    So this semester I took a heavier load than I had in my first 2 semesters. My classes include Evolutionary Biology, Cell and Molecular Biology, Organic Chem, and Zoology. My cGPA currently sits at a 3.4, but this semester isn't looking pretty. As of right now I have an B+ in Evolution, a C in...
  4. B

    Appealing a Block Grade

    At my school we do blocks by system. Within the blocks we have small quizzes and activities that are graded and then we have final exams in anatomy and another based on clinical information. We have to have a certain grade at the end of the block to pass or else we will have to do a remediation...
  5. futuredrummerdoctor

    Grade replacement

    Hey guys, I'm sorry if this thread is in the wrong spot. Feel free to move it if possible. Basically, I got a C in honors intro sociology freshman year, (don't ask). I want to retake sociology for grade replacement, but my new undergraduate institution does not offer honors. Will Soc 101 replace...
  6. M

    C in physics... retake?

    Hello, I know that there are many posts like this, but I'd like an answer based on my current situation. So, out schools posted final grades today and, as you can see by the title, I made a C in physics. I made an A+ in a Biology elective, an A in Biochem I, and an A in Molec cell. I really...
  7. L

    Really messing up first semester

    I know there are tons of people before me who already posted similar things, but I severely messed up this semester. I could give a ton of excuses, but at the end I didn't manage my time well and I failed gen chem 1 and Calc, and overall just having a bad semester across the board. I can't...
  8. B

    Grades in non-premed classes

    I'm graduating undergrad this year and taking the MCAT in Jan. hoping to apply this spring for Fall 2018. I have very strong research background, scribe hours, volunteer hours, etc. but I am a double major-- bio & computer science. Grades in my premed courses were mostly A's (in all the...
  9. A

    Low HS GPA, want to get into BA/MD programs

    ***UPDATED 8/30/2017***** Hi... I just made an account here cause i couldn't find an answer to my question in any other threads.. Im a junior in high school right now with a 3.7875 gpa out of 5.0 and I reaallly want to get into a BA/MD program. How are my chances looking? I want to apply to...
  10. G

    Gpa calculation

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  11. 4

    Low grades in prereq classes?

    Hi everyone! I just wanted some feedback in terms of how my grades are so far. I know they are on the lower side and I know that I have to work really hard from now on but I just wanted to see where I am as of now. I just finished my 2nd year fall quarter and I originally took Ochem 1 and...
  12. K

    C's in premed courses

    If I get C pluses in all of my premedical courses but ace every other course would I still be able to get into medical school. I.e. has anyone ever gotten into a MD or DO school this way?
  13. M

    Bad Semester

    I know this question gets asked alot but i've been feeling in the dumps lately. I am a senior at UConn and am having sort of a crappy semester. That may be due to many different factors but bottom line is im not doing as well as i would of wanted to. I currently have a 3.67 GPA, and well this...
  14. T

    How long are grades valid? (more details)

    Hello everyone, I'm new here and I wanted to ask about grades and for how long they're considered by admissions. I do see that similar topics have been discussed but I wanted more details. I'm 26, and I had some crappy grades a little over 8 years ago now, and I'm getting back into the swing...
  15. noruen

    One Bad Semester...Topic for Interviews?

    My grades this semester will be pretty lackluster compared to what they've normally been. I'll get a W for dropping a philosophy class for my minor (that I'll no longer complete) due to an obtuse professor and material that didn't meet my expectations - I usually love the subject and previously...
  16. C

    Computer Science and Pre-Med, worried about my grades?

    Hello everyone, I'm currently finishing up my fall semester of my sophomore year. I've only become interested in pursuing a medical career recently and am starting to look into the process and how I want to approach it. But before I even begin to traverse down this path, do I even have a shot...
  17. S

    Initial Grades

    Hello I was wondering if someone could tell me if I have any shot of acceptance down the road with grades like these without having to do extra schooling post-undergrad? I'm only in my Sophomore year and I'm trying to grind out the grades, but Idk... Things are not going as I expected. Gen Bio...
  18. F

    Retaking Science Pre-requisites

    Hello, everyone! I have a question that may apply to a lot of applicants who are planning to apply next cycle or who may have not quite made the cut this cycle: What schools out there accept grade replacements for science pre-requisites? I know that a lot of PT programs only accept 1-3...
  19. H

    Do I have a Chance?

    Hello everyone. I'm creating this post due to my concerns of getting accepted to an Allopathic, (M.D), Medical School. I writing this because I want honest opinions from students and physicians to see if I still have a shot. In my first two years of Undergrad, I did very well in my MD...
  20. D

    How are my extracurriculars? What are my chances?

    This is a long post but thank you for your time! My current GPA is 3.67 with an MCAT score of 510. :) Freshman Year: Leadership Program (ELP) Revelle Programming Board Research Summer Intern Sophomore Year: Varsity Rowing Team Hospital Volunteer Revelle Programming Board Shadowed an oncologist...
  21. JustDoingMe

    grades post acceptance/updates

    If I do poorly this semester (I'm in my senior year), do I even need to send updates?I know I have to send my final transcript before I matriculate, but do I need to bother sending grades pre-II? For context I had a downward trend and I have lower than average GPA.
  22. SOAPsucks222

    Would it be wise to retake English or Govt?

    So I am currently a 3rd year undergrad, my transfer GPA including high school dual credit is 3.75, but from my college it is 3.87. I am a hopeful Pre-Med which causes me to not be too happy with my 3.75 transfer GPA. It is low due to the fact that I took 4 dual credit courses in high school (a...
  23. Tea Leaf

    Talking about bad grades

    Hi everyone, I hope you're all having a good start to the semester! I was wondering if I could get some advice on how to talk about bad grades to a professor. For a certain class, I don't meet the prerequisite grade of the required class, however, I signed up for this class regardless. I now...
  24. S

    What exactly do pharmacy schools see

    So i submitted my application on 8/15 it was just verified this morning 8/25!!! I have a couple quedtions. When does PharmCAS actually mail out the applications? And do they send the schools copies of my transcript or so they just get my GPAs or do they just get like a copy of all tje courses I...
  25. R

    How much of your grade is your COMAT?

    Fellow DO students, The administration at our school recently made some changes to how third and fourth year would be graded. Previously, COMAT scores made up 10% of your grade for a rotation, with the other 90% coming from your preceptor evaluation. Now, these are split 50%/50% and the world...
  26. GBCrzzyy

    Explaining C's in secondary application

    There is a specific question in a secondary I am working on that asks me to explain a C+ or lower in any prereq or science courses. I have two C+s and two Cs in my five years of undergrad, all are science courses but none are prereqs. Truthfully, they were just hard courses and I didn't feel...
  27. M

    Grades?

    Alrighty. I have a bad habit of getting a B in the first part of the class and then an A in the second part with the exception of physics. Bio 1-B Bio 2-A Chem 1-B Chem 2-A Physics 1-B Physics 2-C Orgo 1-B GPA- 3.6 I haven't taken Orgo 2 yet but I will in the fall semester. I haven't taken the...
  28. M

    General Admissions & OTCAS Pre-reqs A&P HELP!! NEED ADVICE ASAP PLEASE AND THANK YOU!

    Hello! I am currently working on my applications for MOT programs. I had taken A&P 1/2 back in 2013 but got Cs because I focused on work too much and didn't take the time to study like I should have! Completely my fault. I am retaking these classes over summer right now, but they are so...
  29. gucci

    Which Schools are P/F?

    Hi, I was wondering which schools are P/F, which are H/P/F, and which are grades. I know there have been lists before but I am aware this is something that is changing in schools and therefore some of the older threads are not entirely accurate. Is there anywhere to find this information out...
  30. TyrannosaurusFlex

    How do I look?

    Hey guys, I decided to make an account here on SDN to really get some insight as to what I should do. I am considering to go to school for either an MD or DO but preferably MD because I hear that there's many more options for an MD rather than a DO such as certain specialties like Hematology...
  31. V

    Update admissions on grade

    Hi everyone, I just finished up my medical anatomy course as part of my masters program. It was a 6 week spring semester course. My science gpa is right near a 3.0 and I think the grade from this class will bump me up to that. I have applied to 23 schools and was wondering what I should do to...
  32. G

    Pre med hopeful, need some advice

    Hey everyone, I am new here (just got an account) and I would really appreciate some advice on how to proceed because I have such low grades right now: the breakdown is as follows 1st sem: 3.0 2nd sem: 2.9 3rd sem: 2.4 (I know :/ I was diagnosed with anxiety at this point and probably...
  33. A

    Worried I won't make it.

    I have made a thread like this one before but I just need to know for a peace of mind. I am a biology major and a fine arts minor I am a junior and will be getting ready to submit my application for med school in about a year. I went to a private liberal arts college for 2 years and I am...
  34. C

    How much can you 'fix' a poor academic history?

    Let me start by saying that I take full responsibility for my poor grades in the past. I had a rough family life growing up but I was also lazy and unmotivated (also depressed). I graduated high school with a 1.9 GPA and started at the local community college taking classes on and off for 2...
  35. T

    Undergrad science courses grades

    Hello everyone, I'm currently an undergrad (going into 3rd year) at Temple University, PA. I don't know if this matter has been discussed or not but I have a HUGE concern on my undergrad science grades and GPA (see attachment). I know it doesn't look really good but should I retake Biology 1 and...
  36. C

    IB classes given credit through community college

    I took a couple IB courses during my senior year of high school that allowed me to earn college credit through my local community college. I am filling currently filling out my coursework in AADSAS. When I look at the transcript from the community college for those IB credits, it doesn't say IB...
  37. M

    Withdraw or stick it out

    I am currently in the last gen Chem of the series. I received a 91% on the first exam and had a 90% in the class. The second exam I completely bombed and got a 20%( beyond failing). We have done about 450 points of work and the overall point total is 850. Should I continue sticking it out or...
  38. B

    Advice Needed-Unsure About Medicine

    Hi I could really use some advice from people who have either been in my shoes and gone to medical school or from those that have taken another path.I apologize for the length in advance and appreciate you taking the time to look at this post. I'm really really unsure about what I want to do...
  39. A

    What should I do?... Grades? Graduate school? No choices?

    I'm a senior undergrad, I was suppose to graduate May 2016 but my grades and not enough course hours are holding me till December)who has always been academically driven and and focused student,but things changed when I got into college, I'm not a partier, I'm not even very social other than in...
  40. D

    Chance to go to dental school?

    Hey everyone, I'm currently in the 3+3 dental program at pacific (stockton) and my Gen chem 1 (1st sem) &2 (2nd sem) grades are C+ And B- respectively. I got a C+ in gen bio 1 (1st sem) and I think I'm going to get a B or B+ in my in bio 2 (2nd sem) class. My other non science classes are A's...
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