dropping classes

[Becca]

i was just wondering if they really pay close attention to how many classes you have dropped when applying for med school. i have dropped 3 through out the last 3 years. now, i'm registering for classes, and i see that i could graduate in december. however, i think i would rather take light loads and grad in may 2003, but that would mean i wouldn't have 12 hours each semester. to make a long story short, i would take an extra class and drop it so i would be registered for a full load and could still be covered on insurance. bad idea?

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[Jamier2]

I don't know if that's a bad idea or not. As for the dropped classes thing, I think some schools pay more attention to them than others. I had at least 3 W's on my transcript (don't remember how many exactly) and it didn't seem to hurt me at all.

 

[Becca]

guys, i would really like some input on this if you have any ideas. thanx.

 

[lamyers1]

In general, dropped classes look bad. Especially a couple. Some schools take more notice than others. Our advisor would kill us for dropping a class. I would keep the class and take a fun easy class to fill the full time requirements in the subsequent semesters.

 

[Jamier2]

•••quote:•••Originally posted by lamyers:
•I would keep the class and take a fun easy class to fill the full time requirements in the subsequent semesters.•••••Lamyers speaks true.

Like I said, it looks worse at some schools than at others. Either way, it's not the best idea. Take the cake courses that will be fun.

 

[Trek]

Dropped or withdrew? At my school, no one ever knows if you drop a class by the end of the "drop period" about halfway into the semester. A withdraw, on the other hand, can happen any time and goes down on your transcript. I wouldn't worry if it's just 2-4, i had that many easy. What really hurts are W-Fs where you were failing and withdrew. I had to explain that one EVERYWHERE. --Trek