Advice on Withdrawing

[tuf13119]

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I recently got my exam score back for my Genetics class and i got lower than the average which was 55% with a standard deviation of about 18. The class is graded based on a curve, so it depends on how you stand against other students. We still have 2 exams coming up (1 is 20% and other is 40% of grade) and a laboratory grade (20% of grade). My question is, should i withdraw from this course because i got lower than the average which puts me at a C-D range (passing range) currently in the class. I received a C+ in Biology 1 (both courses are considered the hardest at my university) and I do not want another C on my transcript. Can i also get some study advice on how to do well on Genetics if i do manage to stay in the course?

Some quick information about the course:
Testbook: Genetics: From Genes to Genomes 5th Edition
Genetics is 4 Credits and a SPRING only class, so if i withdraw, i have to take it next spring which will affect my timeline of classes
I studied for more than 15 hours doing various things like
-Anki notecards for important concepts/terms
-reading the book/watching videos online
-doing questions in the back/online and comparing it to solutions manual
-Practice Exam given by lecturer (no answer key, so i had no clue if i was studying the material right)

Quick information about me:
Currently taking 15 credits (if i withdraw from this course, i will fall below full time status)
Current Sophomore: 3.46 cGPA and 3.55 sGPA (only 1 C in Biology 1, rest are A's, some B's, 2 B-, and no W)
-I have been in this situation before in Biology 1, but i somehow managed to beat the curve in the end

 

[LChristmas]

Study hard and power through it. Learn as much as possible. Next exam, go over the practice test with the lecturer before the exam so you can know if you are grasping the concepts. I would avoid dropping below full-time if I was in your position. I would also be frustrated if it threw off my entire timeline of classes.

 

[wegotthis14]

I definitely wouldn't risk the C, especially since your GPA is already on the lower end. It's okay to get a W and drop below full time for a quarter. However, make sure you figure out how to do well in Genetics.

I recommend you drop the course, but continue to attend classes. Then you'll be prepared the next time you take it. Be serious about it, though.

 

[marauderette]

I recently got my exam score back for my Genetics class and i got lower than the average which was 55% with a standard deviation of about 18. The class is graded based on a curve, so it depends on how you stand against other students. We still have 2 exams coming up (1 is 20% and other is 40% of grade) and a laboratory grade (20% of grade). My question is, should i withdraw from this course because i got lower than the average which puts me at a C-D range (passing range) currently in the class. I received a C+ in Biology 1 (both courses are considered the hardest at my university) and I do not want another C on my transcript. Can i also get some study advice on how to do well on Genetics if i do manage to stay in the course?

Some quick information about the course:
Testbook: Genetics: From Genes to Genomes 5th Edition
Genetics is 4 Credits and a SPRING only class, so if i withdraw, i have to take it next spring which will affect my timeline of classes
I studied for more than 15 hours doing various things like
-Anki notecards for important concepts/terms
-reading the book/watching videos online
-doing questions in the back/online and comparing it to solutions manual
-Practice Exam given by lecturer (no answer key, so i had no clue if i was studying the material right)

Quick information about me:
Currently taking 15 credits (if i withdraw from this course, i will fall below full time status)
Current Sophomore: 3.46 cGPA and 3.55 sGPA (only 1 C in Biology 1, rest are A's, some B's, 2 B-, and no W)
-I have been in this situation before in Biology 1, but i somehow managed to beat the curve in the end

Did you go over your test at the professor's office? You should do that to see whether you got things wrong because you didn't know the material or because of the way you interpreted the question. If it's the latter, it really helps to go over the test. Also, did you talk to your professor about withdrawing? Get his/her opinion.

 

[DokterMom]

Don't run away at the first sign of trouble. Find a way to succeed. Go to office hours to confirm that you understand the material. Pre-read. Re-write your lecture notes a few hours later. Try to integrate the material with what you already know and confirm with your TA that your understanding is correct. Review your last exam to find out what you missed and why you missed it. Put in more effort and make sure your effort is visible to your TA and prof.

It's too soon to give up -- especially when it means dropping below full-time student status and throwing off your entire time line.

 

[Holmwood]

What sort of things did you miss out on last exam?
Was it moreso the conceptual stuff or calculations?

Is the course offered in the summer as well?

 

[differentiating]

When is your drop (with W) deadline? Would you be able to put in the time/effort to improve your score, take the next test and see what happens, and then drop the class if you're still having difficulty then?

 

[tuf13119]

Thank you all for responding. The withdraw deadline is a week before next exam, so that draws a lot of complications. I have already talked to the professor in charge and i will be attending a group study session along with her office hours for any questions. The main problem i had on the exam was how the table for the three-point cross was displayed. I have already set up a study session with some friends and possibly a tutor that already took the last semester.