Have never gotten an A in a science class

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[Cyberdyne 101]

Wow...

 

[DrHart]

I'm the same way. I've forever existed on the "bubble" between an A- and B+. Rarely ever do I get a solid A. My school has very tough sciences and most of my science classes have been curved to a 77%
I wouldn't let it get to you. If it bothers you so much take some easy science classes to bump your GPA. But honestly if you are consistently in the A- B+ range I don't think you should worry.

 

[jl lin]

Well, IDK. Were you taking too many sciences at one time?

Not sure on the summer session course. Actually summer session courses can be more intense--a lot of stuff to cram in in a shorter period of time.

Yea, so I guess my first question remains. . . .how many courses are you taking at once (in the semester)?

 

[jl lin]

The other thing is, do what you can with your GPA to keep it up, and then study, practice, and pray for a great MCAT score.

 

[Lannister]

I really don't think an A- is a bad grade...I mean, my school doesn't do +/- but I'm pretty sure if they did, I would have gotten mostly A-'s in my science classes.

 

[Mad Jack]

A-s are fine, don't worry about it.

 

[jl lin]

I am not gonna lie. I was pissed when I got an A-. I took on too much that semester. And no, it's not wrong to be particular about your grades and such, so long as the only person you are competing w/ is you. For me, I saw where I didn't give certain areas the needed attention, and in my mind, I was the one that lost out. Therefore, I had to take the extra time to go back and learn what I missed, in spite of the grade. That's not so bad if you don't have a lot of other things to do, but if you do have a ton of crap to do, then you are forced to see the missed opportunity during the time-frame for the course.

So, again I say, look at what is on your plate--total stuff, and see where it is taking away from learning time.

 

[Dr Tony T. Chopper]

I wouldn't sweat over the "trend" of A-. Just worry about your cGPA and sGPA.

 

[chcash]

If all you EVER received in every class was an A-, then you'd have a 3.7 GPA, which is totally workable. Keep that in mind. A-'s are fine - but I agree it can be frustrating to hit the "glass ceiling" when you're so close to a perfect A.

 

[Cyberdyne 101]

OP, if you're really feeling down about your A- parade, then move to Texas because they count as As on TMDSAS!

Joking aside, we all know it's difficult to get grades above a B+ in science courses. So be proud of yourself.

 

[NotYou20]

Title: Have never gotten an A in a science class
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"only one A from"
"and As in"

I'm confused

 

[deleted647690]

i took the old MCAT 4 times and i could only get a 44 everytime i was so pissed

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

Apply to Texas schools, even as OOS with A minuses you will have a 4.0!!

Seriously though, I can't see this not being some sort of a troll post... Seeing as I responded 7/10

 

[amazing tekkers]

What's your GPA?

 

[ofthesaints]

You got an A in GenChem 2. I swear, I'm gonna see a thread tomorrow saying "Can't get accepted into med school!" and then the post is gonna say " I've been rejected from 5 schools, silence from 12, and only 1 acceptance. What have you?" Good ol SDN

 

[AnatomyGrey12]

You got an A in GenChem 2. I swear, I'm gonna see a thread tomorrow saying "Can't get accepted into med school!" and then the post is gonna say " I've been rejected from 5 schools, silence from 12, and only 1 acceptance. What have you?" Good ol SDN

Good catch, because of that I up my rating of this troll thread to a 9/10 and also because I came back to it. Well done OP, well done

 

[thatwouldbeanarchy]

Duh. Everyone knows that medical schools HATE A minuses. A minus just screams underachiever destined for mediocrity.

 

[7331poas]

I never got an A in science classes...

Except for the one.

And the other two.

And all the other As I also got.