AMCAS and retakes

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If I retake a class I did poorly on, my university replaces the grade in my gpa by the new grade. Does amcas do the same? I've searched this but can't find any clear answers.

 

[mcchicken1985]

All grades for a class must be reported on the amcas, even if your college replaces the grade on your transcript. Different rule for DO school, if I am not mistaken.

Best of luck

 

[collegefootball]

If I retake a class I did poorly on, my university replaces the grade in my gpa by the new grade. Does amcas do the same? I've searched this but can't find any clear answers.

Your schools GPA will reflect the retaken grade. The AMCAS will reflect the average of the two grades. Thus, if you get an A on the retake and had C the first time, it will average out to a B (3.0). If you apply to D.O. schools, your retake grade will only show (count will be the better word).

I have no idea how adcoms like it when people retake classes. I personally think it shouldn't hurt any person.

 

[Dendrite]

I have no idea how adcoms like it when people retake classes. I personally think it shouldn't hurt any person.

I've spoken with a bunch of pre-med advisors, and they recommend that instead of retaking a class that you receive a C in, it is helpful to take the next course in the sequence. They told me that it is not as difficult to get a higher score the second time around, but if you manage to show you mastered the material in the next course in the sequence by getting a higher grade (preferably an A), it speaks volumes about your perseverance.

However, this only works if you pass the course with a C. If you didn't, it is obviously better to retake the class.

This is only one explanation that I heard of regarding this scenario, but I am sure there are others.