So I just graduated with a BS in Biochemistry, 3.73 cGPA and 3.55 sGPA. I had a pretty stable trend for my first 3.5 semesters, but during my last semester I had some personal issues and I got a D and a B-, (the D in an independent research study course and the B- in a grad level science course). Before my final semester, I had a 3.83 cGPA and about a 3.7 sGPA. I tried to have my classes retroactively dropped for medical reasons (which I provided documentation for), but the university told me no because I had already graduated and grades are fixed at graduation. They basically told me my reason was legit but they couldn’t do anything for me since I graduated.
I always see questions asking about positive trends, but what about a sharp and late negative trend like mine? I’m afraid this will be a huge red flag when I apply and schools will take it as much worse than a student that had a 3.7 with steady improvement. Am I over thinking this? Or is this a major issue?
I always see questions asking about positive trends, but what about a sharp and late negative trend like mine? I’m afraid this will be a huge red flag when I apply and schools will take it as much worse than a student that had a 3.7 with steady improvement. Am I over thinking this? Or is this a major issue?
