Bombed the first Orgo II exam, should I withdraw?

[ProjectM]

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Hey guys, so I’m feeling a bit defeated right now and would like some insight. Normally I would say I would’ve done well in orgo (I got A- in orgo I), but due to some family problems, I didn’t prepare at all for my first orgo II exam and I got a 14/100. In my class, lowest grade is graded 15%. I have 2 more exams and 1 final (each will be counted as 25% because my first exam will definitely be my lowest). Homework is 10%. Do you guys think it will be feasible for me to pass the class and get at least a C? I know i would have to do extremely well on these remaining exams and I believe that I can. However with a 14 as the first grade, I’m not sure if my final grade will be even equivalent to passing even with great scores on the other exams. No exams are dropped and I don’t think this Professor curves. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

 

[SoftGel]

Do the math. What are you likely to score on the rest of the tests if you give 100% effort and what class grade does that correlate to. Then calculate what a C or B does to your gpa and sgpa.

 

[deleted945327]

Hey guys, so I’m feeling a bit defeated right now and would like some insight. Normally I would say I would’ve done well in orgo (I got A- in orgo I), but due to some family problems, I didn’t prepare at all for my first orgo II exam and I got a 14/100. In my class, lowest grade is graded 15%. I have 2 more exams and 1 final (each will be counted as 25% because my first exam will definitely be my lowest). Homework is 10%. Do you guys think it will be feasible for me to pass the class and get at least a C? I know i would have to do extremely well on these remaining exams and I believe that I can. However with a 14 as the first grade, I’m not sure if my final grade will be even equivalent to passing even with great scores on the other exams. No exams are dropped and I don’t think this Professor curves. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys.

With that 15%, you earned a 2.51% automatically lowering your grade to 87.51% if you got a 100% on the next 3 exams and the homework. It would be kind of hard to get a B knowing you don't have room for error, but I would just suggest trying to finish as strong as possible. Can definitely still perform very well. Also, if this would be your first W, it wouldn't affect you dramatically.

 

[ASPEN'S NIGHTMARE]

Take the W. It’s much better to take a W than to HOPE for a C. ESP orgo 2... that final is a mess! Who knows what you’ll actually get. I’d hate to go through all that and end up with a C- or lower and have to repeat again regardless. Better to take the W and start on good foundation next semester.


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[deleted945327]

Take the W. It’s much better to take a W than to HOPE for a C. ESP orgo 2... that final is a mess! Who knows what you’ll actually get. I’d hate to go through all that and end up with a C- or lower and have to repeat again regardless. Better to take the W and start on good foundation next semester.


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That is true, I ended up with a C in Orgo 2 though and did fine on receiving some interviews. Thought it would've affected me in receiving interviews as it's a pre-req, but that's not the case.

 

[ASPEN'S NIGHTMARE]

That is true, I ended up with a C in Orgo 2 though and did fine on receiving some interviews. Thought it would've affected me in receiving interviews as it's a pre-req, but that's not the case.

I got a C in gen chem 2 cause I took it condensed in the summer and had no idea how fast it would actually be. Things happen, and there are only so many 4.0 kids out there haha

 

[AppalachianDentalBoy]

Drop it brother. I have several drops and a C or two and I've gotten plenty of interviews

 

[DentBaller]

I got a 13.5 on my first orgo 2 exam!! Not proud of it but it is what it is. I have my second one tomorrow and im much more prepared. I never drop any classes because you never know if something changes in your favor.