F the first time, W the second time- what grade to count for AACOMAS?

[710976]

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I know the general rule- the 2nd time gets counted.
But, my situation is a little different. Which one should I count towards my AACOMAS GPA?

Note: I am not applying this year or next year. At the same time, I am not retaking the course (ever again.)

 

[Dreamstoo]

I know the general rule- the 2nd time gets counted.
But, my situation is a little different. Which one should I count towards my AACOMAS GPA?

Note: I am not applying this year or next year. At the same time, I am not retaking the course (ever again.)

Then be prepared to have a red flag on your app.

 

[OrdinaryDO]

A "W" is not a grade, you have to count the "F."

 

[Summerlax2016]

Out of curiosity, what class is this?

 

[710976]

Out of curiosity, what class is this?

Thermodynamics

 

[710976]

Then be prepared to have a red flag on your app.

Even if it is not required for PreMed?
And, I also changed my major (I have been doing well since then.)

 

[Dreamstoo]

Thermodynamics

Less of a red flag then but if the rest of your GPA is fine, I don't see it being a big issue.

I took Thermodynamics as well. Very tough course.

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Depending on your overall GPA I can't see it having a huge impact. But you better be prepared to answer a question about it in an interview. Oh and I think the F counts because like OrdinaryDO said a W is not a grade

 

[KO_TV]

It counts the F.

 

[Goro]

The F. Grade replacement only works when you get a higher grade.

I know the general rule- the 2nd time gets counted.
But, my situation is a little different. Which one should I count towards my AACOMAS GPA?

Note: I am not applying this year or next year. At the same time, I am not retaking the course (ever again.)

 

[chizledfrmstone]

The F. Grade replacement only works when you get a higher grade.

Would it look like OP gave up on a hard course?

 

[710976]

Thanks everyone for the reply!
I am unsure how to close the thread.
Any admin (like @WedgeDawg ) can please close the thread?

 

[Goro]

Yes, but if the rest of the transcript is good, I'd let him slide.

Would it look like OP gave up on a hard course?

 

[710976]

Depending on your overall GPA I can't see it having a huge impact. But you better be prepared to answer a question about it in an interview.

I had to retake a bunch of other courses also. I stand on a 3.5 (with retakes) at this point.

Yes, but if the rest of the transcript is good, I'd let him slide.

Would it look like OP gave up on a hard course?

But, this course is not required for premed though. I had to take it because I was a Mechanical Engineering major first, then I switched to Humanities.
I have grades (mostly) on B to A range (except 2 courses) for all the other science courses.

 

[aust10n]

I am curious, do you have to put both grades in when you have a retake and AACOMAS calculates the higher grade, or do you simply forego entering the lower grade?

 

[chizledfrmstone]

I am curious, do you have to put both grades in when you have a retake and AACOMAS calculates the higher grade, or do you simply forego entering the lower grade?

Unless things have changed you have to put all grades but the latest one counts.

I had to retake a bunch of other courses also. I stand on a 3.5 (with retakes) at this point.


But, this course is not required for premed though. I had to take it because I was a Mechanical Engineering major first, then I switched to Humanities.
I have grades (mostly) on B to A range (except 2 courses) for all the other science courses.

ADCOMs have the responsibilty to find students that can handle the rigors of medical school and pass a subject even if it doesn't interest them. In medical school you have to learn really dry material sometimes.

I'm sure they will be understanding since it's only one course and it's quite difficult. They won't just look at the premed courses though.

 

[Goro]

OP, you'll be fine!

I had to retake a bunch of other courses also. I stand on a 3.5 (with retakes) at this point.


But, this course is not required for premed though. I had to take it because I was a Mechanical Engineering major first, then I switched to Humanities.
I have grades (mostly) on B to A range (except 2 courses) for all the other science courses.

 

[710976]

Thanks so much for your reply @Goro