Got a C- in physics, should I retake equivalent at a CC?

[joker937]

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Hello, everyone!

The university I go to is on a quarter system, and it does not let you retake classes in which you got a C- or better. Sadly, last quarter, I got a C- in a physics (general physics, health/bio-based) class and now I'm trying to figure out how to make it up. I've spoken with many different advisors, physics professors, and a few dental schools about what to do, and I have come down to 2 options. I'd like your guys' feedback on which would look better when I apply for dental school next year.

1. Take the very difficult, engineering undergraduate physics equivalent. It's 5 units (instead of the 4 unit class I got a C- in), and has a lot of difficult math. Downside to this is that I will struggle.
2. Take the equivalent at a community college. Downside to this is that the class would then be coming from a community college, and not a university.

Which do you guys think is the best option? Thanks!

 

[I want to go to there]

Does option 1 even replace the grade? It's a different class with different credit. In any case, I think you should go option 2 unless you are confident that you can get an A in 1.

 

[darknightzzz]

Hello, everyone!

The university I go to is on a quarter system, and it does not let you retake classes in which you got a C- or better. Sadly, last quarter, I got a C- in a physics (general physics, health/bio-based) class and now I'm trying to figure out how to make it up. I've spoken with many different advisors, physics professors, and a few dental schools about what to do, and I have come down to 2 options. I'd like your guys' feedback on which would look better when I apply for dental school next year.

1. Take the very difficult, engineering undergraduate physics equivalent. It's 5 units (instead of the 4 unit class I got a C- in), and has a lot of difficult math. Downside to this is that I will struggle.
2. Take the equivalent at a community college. Downside to this is that the class would then be coming from a community college, and not a university.

Which do you guys think is the best option? Thanks!

physics 7C isnt that bad compared to physics 3A bro 😉 if you dont know what i mean ignore it

 

[I want to go to there]

physics 7C isnt that bad compared to physics 3A bro 😉 if you dont know what i mean ignore it

Even Alfred doesn't know what you mean.

 

[darknightzzz]

Even Alfred doesn't know what you mean.

i think the OP goes to my university 😉 uci 😉

Edit: I just mean physics 7C the calc based engineering physics is just more abstract and with the curve may be easier than the basic physics 3A that the OP got a C- in

 

[I want to go to there]

i think the OP goes to my university 😉 uci 😉

It peaked my interest, pm me what you mean.

 

[I want to go to there]

i think the OP goes to my university 😉 uci 😉

Edit: I just mean physics 7C the calc based engineering physics is just more abstract and with the curve may be easier than the basic physics 3A that the OP got a C- in

Ah, I had a class like that. It was so hard that the prof would curve each exam by like 30%. However, it was still really hard for me and most people I was competing with were majoring in it or in related fields. It's my only C in my transcript...

 

[darknightzzz]

Ah, I had a class like that. It was so hard that the prof would curve each exam by like 30%. However, it was still really hard for me and most people I was competing with were majoring in it or in related fields. It's my only C in my transcript...

at my university, the engineers in that classes don't really care about their grades so it is not as intense as basic physics, in which 99% are bio major. I just don't like classes with average tests that you actually can drop a grade if you miss a few points.

yep the curve of 25-30% is the norm not the exception

 

[I want to go to there]

at my university, the engineers in that classes don't really care about their grades so it is not as intense as basic physics, in which 99% are bio major. I just don't like classes with average tests that you actually can drop a grade if you miss a few points.

yep the curve of 25-30% is the norm not the exception

Can confirm most engineering students don't give a **** about grades.

Source: Have a lot of friends who majored in it.

 

[joker937]

i think the OP goes to my university 😉 uci 😉

Edit: I just mean physics 7C the calc based engineering physics is just more abstract and with the curve may be easier than the basic physics 3A that the OP got a C- in

@darknightzzz, no, I don't go to UCI! I go to a different UC. I'm guessing our schools have some of the same classes. So you recommend taking 9A? There will be a curve? There was no curve in 7B.

 

[Kittenz]

Retake physics at a community college and ace it. This is coming from someone who had 2 years of CC under my belt when I applied to dental school last year and was a successful applicant.

 

[joker937]

Retake physics at a community college and ace it. This is coming from someone who had 2 years of CC under my belt when I applied to dental school last year and was a successful applicant.

What if I get a B?

 

[kyle nguyen]

We can play the what if game all day. The fact is if you got a C- in the non majors physics, it might be harder to assume you'd get an A in the engineering course. My vote is plan #2.