Advice on Re-taking Physics

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amh137

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I just received a C in physics 2 and was wondering if it would be a good idea to re-take the class. I have A's in chem 1 and 2, B's in bio 1 and 2, and B/B+ in ochem 1/2 and a B in physics 1. I'm really worried about the C in physics 2 and feel like it would greatly ruin my chances of getting into dental school. Or am I stressed for nothing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
 
amh137 said:
I just received a C in physics 2 and was wondering if it would be a good idea to re-take the class. I have A's in chem 1 and 2, B's in bio 1 and 2, and B/B+ in ochem 1/2 and a B in physics 1. I'm really worried about the C in physics 2 and feel like it would greatly ruin my chances of getting into dental school. Or am I stressed for nothing? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
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Of all the classes you listed, Physics will be looked at the least by dental schools. Don't worry about it unless you have extra time to take it again.

I had a couple C's in the Chemistry classes and still got in...

I'm not saying, I'm just saying...

Good luck!👍
 
I am on almost the same position. I have C's in ochem 1/2 ...so I was thinking if i shld re-take one of them ... should i retake it ? i m confused.


ps: was reading through the thread..thought shld comment on it.
 
it really depends on your current gpa. if it's solid i wouldn't bother. additionally, i would focus on taking more higher level biology courses and settling for no less than A's..no more C's!!
 
I have a C- in Physics, a C in OChem and a C in Differential Equations. I still got into several schools. Some of the schools told me that I have to retake Physics, other schools overlooked it. 🙂
 
..my gpa right now is 3.3 .. I dont think its solid...
so shloud i retake it ?

I think AADSAS counts the retakes as well in the gpa unlike the universities(bc uni. only counts the 'new " grade).

Does anyone know how they calculate it? Like for example. I have C first time and second time I retake I get A ..Do they take avg. of that?

Please help
thanks in advance.
 
Physics 2 has nothing whatsoever to do with medicine or dentistry, I really don't understand why it's required, except as a weed-out I guess. I just finished it, miserable class.
 
sunshinelover said:
..my gpa right now is 3.3 .. I dont think its solid...
so shloud i retake it ?

I think AADSAS counts the retakes as well in the gpa unlike the universities(bc uni. only counts the 'new " grade).

Does anyone know how they calculate it? Like for example. I have C first time and second time I retake I get A ..Do they take avg. of that?

Please help
thanks in advance.
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I believe, they just include BOTH grades into the calculation.
Like at my school, if you retake a course and you pass the first time, it doesn't factor into your cumulative GPA. But I believe the application includes both grades.
 
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