Dropping upper level science course

[lnvictus]

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[GomersGoToGround]

Honestly, with that GPA, I would go for the option that doesn't put any more holes in your ship. This means taking the W, having a good explanation for it, etc. Hopefully you do not have a ton of Ws.

Of course, if you're going to go poor with the Fin Aid, that is something to consider. Additionally, I wasn't aware that schools still allow a student to withdraw from a course this late in the semester, and receive only a "W", instead of an "F". Maybe make sure that you indeed will only receive a "W".

 

[AlteredScale]

Long story short I'm taking a genetics course and I'm doing very poorly in it. aka around C- range. Luckily the lowest exam grade is dropped so I technically have around a C+ right now but I'm feeling very unconfident in bringing that much higher in the exam two days from now.

I'm recovering from a couple of B-s in my intro courses in my three three semesters and even though I've brought the 2.7 sGPA back up to around 3.1 range (with a 3.3 -> 3.5 cGPA) from a strong fourth semester + summer session, the C+ would look extremely ugly.

I'm thinking of requesting a withdrawal and taking it again next semester, but I'll be a half credit below the minimum for financial aid and I need to figure out how a hypothetical withdrawal will affect me.

Should I start to consider taking a W? Or am I being a baby premed lol.

I took a W for one of my courses. You have a reason for the W that makes sense and it's your first one. Id drop it!

 

[lnvictus]

Could it especially count against me if the course is part of my major?

 

[GomersGoToGround]

Could it especially count against me if the course is part of my major?

Well, you wouldn't be the first.

You should have a damn good reason, and preferably a retake with a good grade before you apply to alleviate any doubts.

If not, it may hurt, but I honestly can't say how much. All in all, the point is that a lower GPA hurts way more than withdrawing from a major course and retaking it later.