admitted to med school, but now W-Fail on transcript

[Dr. Sophrosyne]

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Hi all!

I'm a diy post-bacc that is currently enrolled in re-taking a science class while I've been applying to med schools this cycle. I've already been admitted but now I really want to withdraw from this class so that I focus the next few months before med school starts to working a job (to save up money), get married, and travel to visit some family.

BUT unfortunately, my school's withdrawal deadline has passed, meaning if I drop now, then I'll have one WF (Withdrew- Fail) on my transcript, even though I'm currently passing the class with an A 🙁

This WF will not affect my GPA from my Bachelors degree but it will affect my post-bacc GPA. Any advice? I've heard that your undergrad school's transcript won't be looked at after you've matriculated into med school.. is this true? Any way that this WF might affect me in my medical training (eg. residency applications or after)?
Any info would be great in helping me make my decision!

Thanks!

 

[petyr_baelish]

You need to ask your school. Many schools require completion of current courses with a C or better.

 

[deleted610572]

First off, chances of transferring medschools is extremely low unless you have extenuating circumstances.

Grades outside of medschool won't affect residency prospects

Call the school ask them what they think.

 

[New_Slang]

I doubt they'd be okay with the fail. Suck it up til December, get an A (or even a C) and then do your traveling and family and enjoying marriage in the New Year. It isn't worth risking having your acceptance rescinded.

 

[123456123456]

I would call and ask what you have to receive in the class before you withdrawal. It will probably be a C so just finish the class and if you want to work and stuff then do that and let your grade slip to a B or C if necessary

 

[Dr. Sophrosyne]

Thanks for the advice guys! I think staying the class and not risking a bad mark on my record is the more rational thing to do.