A C in a class...

[b2sun]

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How badly would a C in an upper division class hurt? (Mammalian Physiology). Would the mere fact that it's a C be more damaging than the fact that its a 2.0, in essence being worse than getting 2 B's?

Also as a side note, would having a letter of rec from the professor i got the C kind of alleviate the damage that the C caused in the first place? I've had this professor 5 times, (no i didnt fail 4 times!) and in 2 of the other classes that he taught (Mammphys II and Endocrinology) I recieved A's. The other 2 classes i was a TA for him (Mammphys II and Human Phys).

I guess what i meant by that is: does the fact that even after i got my C, ive taken a load of classes with this same professor and done extremeley well make up for the fact that i kinda f*cked up and got that C to begin with? Or do med schools not even see/care if you had the same teacher 5 times in a row (i imagine they probably wouldnt, but hey who knows 😛).

This C has been a huge dent in my GPA, brining me from well above a 3.7 to slightly below 3.7 and it pains me every time i think about it.

My MCAT scores are alright... i havent taken the real thing yet but ive been consistently scoring in the 37-40 range on the AAMCs

 

[eric51]

Well to start with, adcoms won't even see that you had the same teacher 5 times unless you write it in your PS or it's in the letter of req. That being said, I don't think one C is going to kill you, especially if your MCAT ends up being as good as you say it is. As long as your overall GPA is still up there you don't have to worry too much. I think getting a letter of req from that professor would be a good idea, especially if you have a good relationship with him and he can explain why you did poorly in that class in the letter.

 

[b2sun]

Cool nice to know =). Hahaha i was hoping that thered be some way for them to see that without me specifically mentioning it. =(. And i really do hope my mcat ends up being as good as i say!

The thing is though this prof is a really fishy guy and i cant really put my finger on whether he loves me or hates me -____-.

I guess all i really needed was to hear someone tell me that a C is okay. Thanks dude!

 

[Mobius1985]

That C won't burn you, as in the second course of the series, you got an A. You have redeemed yourself.

The only way to know what type of letter that professor will write, is to ask him if he feels he could write you a positive, supportive letter for your application to med school. If he waffles even the slightest, then ask elsewhere.

 

[b2sun]

Ahahaha the problem is his accent sounds like hes always waffling!

Crappppp!