Considering dropping my Chem class

[deleted1006124]

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I was in the hospital end of last week for some food poisoning. I was struggling to keep fluids down and couldn't stop fainting,so they kept me. My tummy feels better now, so that's good!

The problem is that last week was the worst possible week to miss my Chem class and I am at a place grade-wise that will be really hard to recover from. I struggle with Chem in the first place!

What complicates matters is that I failed said Chem class last fall when I had a medical emergency and missed the final. So, I feel like I have to get an A in this class because I am planning to explain the story behind the F on my secondary applications.

We're at the point where it's causing me to feel depressed because I am not confident in my ability to get an A in the class especially with the odds so stacked against me after missing all of that school. I am lucky to have very good social support. My loved ones are all suggesting that I drop the class because they see what it's doing to my soul and all think it's not worth it.

I worry if I do something very bad for my medical school chances that that will make me feel more depressed.

So, tell me, is this a bad choice for my career?

Also, given the previous F, would it look bad if I got anything other than an A? I may be coming from a false pretense in that sense.

P.S. Just to be clear, the last day to drop no questions asked was last Friday. I would get a W on my transcript if I opt to drop now.

 

[MyOdyssey]

I was in the hospital end of last week for some food poisoning. I was struggling to keep fluids down and couldn't stop fainting,so they kept me. My tummy feels better now, so that's good!

The problem is that last week was the worst possible week to miss my Chem class and I am at a place grade-wise that will be really hard to recover from. I struggle with Chem in the first place!

What complicates matters is that I failed said Chem class last fall when I had a medical emergency and missed the final. So, I feel like I have to get an A in this class because I am planning to explain the story behind the F on my secondary applications.

We're at the point where it's causing me to feel depressed because I am not confident in my ability to get an A in the class especially with the odds so stacked against me after missing all of that school. I am lucky to have very good social support. My loved ones are all suggesting that I drop the class because they see what it's doing to my soul and all think it's not worth it.

I worry if I do something very bad for my medical school chances that that will make me feel more depressed.

So, tell me, is this a bad choice for my career?

P.S. Just to be clear, the last day to drop no questions asked was last Friday. I would get a W on my transcript if I opt to drop now.

This would be the only W? Just drop.

 

[deleted1006124]

This would be the only W? Just drop.

The only W for this semester (still doing very well in all of my other classes). Not the only W on my transcript: I have a lot of previous W's from when I was having unrelated health problems for a few years (now resolved).

 

[arbori]

do you believe that if u tried your best you could get an A still? If answer is no or maybe drop asap. I rather have a F and W than 2 F’s.

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

This is exactly why Ws exist. Take the W and move on. Also make sure all your health issues are fully resolved before continuing.
Did you try for a W last year at the end of the semester when you knew you were going to miss the final?

 

[deleted1006124]

This is exactly why Ws exist. Take the W and move on. Also make sure all your health issues are fully resolved before continuing.
Did you try for a W last year at the end of the semester when you knew you were going to miss the final?

Without going into detail, the emergency happened 2 hours before the final and I was not really oriented enough to know I had a final that day. Still wasn't oriented enough to ask for a note, then the ED doesn't provide those retroactively and there was nothing more I could do. 🙁

 

[deleted1006124]

do you believe that if u tried your best you could get an A still? If answer is no or maybe drop asap. I rather have a F and W than 2 F’s.

I think I can get a B if I don't get sick again.

My concern is that I can't guarantee that. I live in the city and spend a lot of time on crowded subways.

 

[Calizboosted76]

I think I can get a B if I don't get sick again.

My concern is that I can't guarantee that. I live in the city and spend a lot of time on crowded subways.

I would say drop if there is any chance that you will be getting anything below a B.

 

[Engrailed]

I think I can get a B if I don't get sick again.

My concern is that I can't guarantee that. I live in the city and spend a lot of time on crowded subways.

“If you think” you can get a B, you’re saying there’s room on either side of that grade. Im not sure how difficult that Chem class is but I wouldnt risk ANYTHING less than a B or even an A-
With further questionable grades, it dims your chances of admission to med school as it is getting increasingly competitive.

I do think the health concern is legit and I am glad you were able to resolve it. But I would also not place blame on the commute for less than optimal grades/studying habits.

 

[laurent271]

Just my two cents,

I think you could do it. But it requires a serious commitment and change of mindset.

I highly recommend Davis Klein’s general chemistry and chadschemistry

 

[deleted1006124]

“If you think” you can get a B, you’re saying there’s room on either side of that grade. Im not sure how difficult that Chem class is but I wouldnt risk ANYTHING less than a B or even an A-
With further questionable grades, it dims your chances of admission to med school as it is getting increasingly competitive.

I do think the health concern is legit and I am glad you were able to resolve it. But I would also not place blame on the commute for less than optimal grades/studying habits.

Just to be clear, my subway reference was that I am afraid to get the flu, not the commute.

 

[deleted1006124]

Just my two cents,

I think you could do it. But it requires a serious commitment and change of mindset.

I highly recommend Davis Klein’s general chemistry and chadschemistry

I have until Nov. 1 to withdraw, so I think this is what I will do. I want to at least try and then see where I am sitting at midterm and then take it from there.

 

[laurent271]

I have until Nov. 1 to withdraw, so I think this is what I will do. I want to at least try and then see where I am sitting at midterm and then take it from there.

Are you in CUNY? you can ask for inc and explain the circumstances. If time permits. reach out to your professor

 

[deleted1006124]

Are you in CUNY? you can ask for inc and explain the circumstances. If time permits. reach out to your professor

Not at a CUNY. In a different major US city.

But, thank you for your help. 🙂

 

[deleted1006124]

Locking because I have made my choice and am staying for now.

Thank you all so much for your help.