Failed class...

[ErikaSawajiri]

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Okay... So I found out that I failed my computer science class..... Have I ruined my chances at a DO school? I'm Canadian, by the way...

 

[WesternRedCedar]

It's not the end of the world..retake it. Are you a computer science major?

 

[WesternRedCedar]

Internationals probably need higher standards though - in a another thread there was a Canadian with 37 MCAT, so you got big shoes to fill!

 

[mke520]

just retake the course...you'll be fine as long as that doesn't happen again

 

[ErikaSawajiri]

How would DO schools look at the failed course though? Do they end up taking the average grade?

 

[ErikaSawajiri]

It's not the end of the world..retake it. Are you a computer science major?

No... But it's a class that I have to take to graduate... Do you know how the DOs look at the failed course?

 

[mke520]

i'm pretty sure if you retake it they'll accept the new grade and not the F, but lets just say you better not do that again

 

[ErikaSawajiri]

Okay... So if I have 2 courses where I got Cs in, should I retake those classes and boost up my GPA? Does it look bad if I retake 4 or more courses?

 

[ErikaSawajiri]

i'm pretty sure if you retake it they'll accept the new grade and not the F, but lets just say you better not do that again

Okay... So if I have 2 courses where I got Cs in, should I retake those classes and boost up my GPA? Does it look bad if I retake 4 or more courses?

 

[mke520]

i would definitely retake the Cs esp if their in any science courses...i'm pretty sure that the DO schools replace your old grade with your new grade but i'd double check that. i don't believe MD schools do that though

 

[WesternRedCedar]

No... But it's a class that I have to take to graduate... Do you know how the DOs look at the failed course?

With a weary eye that you can't handle academics. Retake it and get an B+ or higher. If its a one off then take it on the chin!

 

[Admissions to Medicine]

Since I see a lot of coddling going on here, I just want to make one thing clear. Failing a class should never be an option. DO or MD a doctor is a doctor and failing classes shows really bad personal management skills. Now to answer your question. Your chances are not ruined, but by your responses here, you seem to have a pattern of not performing as well as possible in other courses as well, sure you can retake the courses if you want and while the higher grade will be factored into your gpa, there is a chance that the schools will still see the failing grade. This is especially true if you attend an institution that does not erase such grades from official transcripts. I was a very fair AO, but the one thing that I hated seeing were F's. To me, when a student receives an F, without a compelling reason, it shows complete lack of responsibility, as I know that most students have to work, or not work, just as hard to get an F as they would to get an A. - Admissions to Medicine

 

[ErikaSawajiri]

Since I see a lot of coddling going on here, I just want to make one thing clear. Failing a class should never be an option. DO or MD a doctor is a doctor and failing classes shows really bad personal management skills. Now to answer your question. Your chances are not ruined, but by your responses here, you seem to have a pattern of not performing as well as possible in other courses as well, sure you can retake the courses if you want and while the higher grade will be factored into your gpa, there is a chance that the schools will still see the failing grade. This is especially true if you attend an institution that does not erase such grades from official transcripts. I was a very fair AO, but the one thing that I hated seeing were F's. To me, when a student receives an F, without a compelling reason, it shows complete lack of responsibility, as I know that most students have to work, or not work, just as hard to get an F as they would to get an A. - Admissions to Medicine

I failed this class because I was going through a divorce with my boyfriend... Yup I married him at 20 and I'm I divorcing him at 22. I was really stressed from the divorce and unfortunately I allowed my it to negatively affect my school performance. I tried really hard this semester to do well but unfortunately my effort were not reflected on my grade for this class.

I currently have a 3.2 GPA and I'm going into my 4th year. I'm planning on taking a gap year or two to re-do some of my courses, retake the MCAT, and work to meet ends meet before I apply to any DO schools. Do you think this is a good idea? If everything goes smoothly from now on, do you think I still have a chance at a DO school given that I'm Canadian?

Thanks! I really appreciate any feedback.....

 

[WalSlave]

I don't think you're being coddled at all. People here are being sincere when they tell you not to fret too much. Computer science does NOT count in your science GPA (for DO), so just retake it to show that you're capable and move on. I would be surprised if anyone ever brought it up again.