C's in Physics?

[Longcatislong]

Hi all.

I'm currently a post-bacc student. My undergraduate major was sociology from Berkeley with a cumulative GPA of 3.33.

Thus far, I have completed genchem1, calc 1, ochem 1 and physics 1 (and labs) and received all A's, except for a C+ in physics. This coming semester I am taking Bio II, Ochem II, and Physics II (with labs). I expect to get A's in everything BUT physics again...it's just really NOT my subject.

How bad is it to get C's in physics for dental school admissions? I have absolutely no trouble with chem and bio, I love those subjects, things just don't click with me and physics. If I have A's or A-'s in all my other science subjects will my C's in physics be ok? Also, since physics isn't even tested on the DAT, how important of a pre-req is it for d-school? I've heard that of all the subjects to do poorly in, it might as well be physics....

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[wired202808]

Hi all.

I'm currently a post-bacc student. My undergraduate major was sociology from Berkeley with a cumulative GPA of 3.33.

Thus far, I have completed genchem1, calc 1, ochem 1 and physics 1 (and labs) and received all A's, except for a C+ in physics. This coming semester I am taking Bio II, Ochem II, and Physics II (with labs). I expect to get A's in everything BUT physics again...it's just really NOT my subject.

How bad is it to get C's in physics for dental school admissions? I have absolutely no trouble with chem and bio, I love those subjects, things just don't click with me and physics. If I have A's or A-'s in all my other science subjects will my C's in physics be ok? Also, since physics isn't even tested on the DAT, how important of a pre-req is it for d-school? I've heard that of all the subjects to do poorly in, it might as well be physics....

its not bad, but most schools have cutoffs you need to find out if a C- is acceptable, meanwhile C's or above are typically acceptable.

Contact each school and make sure its ok otherwise you might need to retake.

 

[Longcatislong]

Thanks. I definitely don't have any C-'s and don't anticipate getting them. So far only one C+.

 

[wired202808]

Thanks. I definitely don't have any C-'s and don't anticipate getting them. So far only one C+.

no problem just call the schools you're interested in to find out. If they're ok with it then its fine, otherwise might need to retake it.

 

[Longcatislong]

Do people still get into Dental school with C's? Does anybody know of someone who's gotten in with C's? I know plenty of people in Pharmacy and even Allopathic med school with a few C's, but I don't know many pre-dental applicants. My cumulative Science GPA is 3.53 (Will take the DAT at the end of this year).

 

[veggieheadgeek]

You're fine. Plenty of people get into dental school with a C on their transcript, myself included (and I got into 4!). Physics sucks and everyone knows it. A C+ is definitely not the end of the world.

 

[wired202808]

Do people still get into Dental school with C's? Does anybody know of someone who's gotten in with C's? I know plenty of people in Pharmacy and even Allopathic med school with a few C's, but I don't know many pre-dental applicants. My cumulative Science GPA is 3.53 (Will take the DAT at the end of this year).

overall matters more than one class. plus physics isnt that important for d-school.

 

[vellnueve]

I got into three schools with a D on my record, although one of the schools asked me to retake the D class. It happened early in my college career and I pulled close to As across the board over my last two years (with a heavy science course load) as well as in my one year off where I took my last prerequisite course.

Short answer, no, it's not the end of the world, but I don't recommend pushing the limits.

Just work your rear end off from this point out and if you need help doing better in physics, find that help.