COVID giving the option for pass/fail classes

[black-mamba]

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Hello!!!

I've been reading threads for the past couple months about all of your experiences and advice in regards to dental school applications. Good stuff.

I need advice about the COVID situation though. I have a relatively high GPA (3.95 ish) and I am finishing my last semester for undergrad. NONE of the classes I'm taking currently are required for dental school. There more for my major/minor.
So here's the thing.. I am recovering from the virus currently and because of getting sick I fell behind in my classes. I think I could pull an A- for most of them. I need advice about my situation!! Is it better to just "pass" all of my classes or have a bunch of A-'s that will lower my GPA? Would passing a whole semester look lazy by dental schools or would they look past it because of the current pandemic?

I know this isn't that serious in the grand scheme of things, but any advice would be appreciated.

Much love,
Black-mamba

 

[ToothJockey]

Let me get this straight: you got coronavirus, you recovered, and you're worried about getting A- vs P/F? Lmaoooo 🤣

Just take the grades my dude. I'm sure adcoms will be sympathetic in your situation

 

[black-mamba]

Let me get this straight: you got coronavirus, you recovered, and you're worried about getting A- vs P/F? Lmaoooo 🤣

Just take the grades my dude. I'm sure adcoms will be sympathetic in your situation

Haha thank you!! Really appreciate the response!

 

[bracketbuster68]

Doesn't matter in the long run of getting into school, but keeping a 3.95 looks nicer than taking the A-s. I would take passes. Schools won't care and if they ask, tell them you got coronavirus

 

[Mr.Smile12]

You're asking whether to accept a Pass because an A-minus is going to drop your GPA? None of the classes are required for dental school, but are they upper-level science courses? What is this class where you are afraid of an A-minus on your transcript?

 

[laundry]

Ask yourself why would you do this - is it to make the course easier for you? If so, does that mean you don’t need to know the course material as well? Take it for the grade 🙂