I think I ruined everything...

[Halfmiler46]

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Hi all,
So I'm a sophomore in college currently pursuing a degree in Biology. I hope to take this degree and apply for a graduate program to become a PA. G.P.A. hasn't been a problem since I've maintained a 3.77 for three semesters. However, this semester my Calculus I class has gotten me pretty worried. At best I think I'm looking at a C for my final grade. This is unless I score a B or higher on the final, which I'm working towards, but being realistic with my options on if I do not achieve this goal. Will this C grade negatively affect my chances at getting accepted into a competitive field? Do I still have a chance at being atractive to a program? I know that the grades aren't the only component and that my GRE and clinical experience will be an important factor too. I just want to make sure I'm being realistic here. Any advice or stories about similar situations are appreciated! Thanks!

 

[dsoz]

You are posting this in the pre-MD forum, and asking about PA programs.

The best advice that I can give you is to study your butt off and pull the B from the class by doing well on the final. Having a C won't kill you, but it won't look great either.

You want to put your best foot forward when you apply, and a C is not your best.

dsoz

 

[survivordo]

No single grade will hurt you but you certainly don't want to make a habit out of it. Always pull it up if you can but don't fret over it if you can't. Try to identify what went wrong and use it as a learning process.

Survivor DO

 

[Goro]

Just an FYI, GRE means nothing for medical schools.

Hi all,
So I'm a sophomore in college currently pursuing a degree in Biology. I hope to take this degree and apply for a graduate program to become a PA. G.P.A. hasn't been a problem since I've maintained a 3.77 for three semesters. However, this semester my Calculus I class has gotten me pretty worried. At best I think I'm looking at a C for my final grade. This is unless I score a B or higher on the final, which I'm working towards, but being realistic with my options on if I do not achieve this goal. Will this C grade negatively affect my chances at getting accepted into a competitive field? Do I still have a chance at being atractive to a program? I know that the grades aren't the only component and that my GRE and clinical experience will be an important factor too. I just want to make sure I'm being realistic here. Any advice or stories about similar situations are appreciated! Thanks!

 

[Halfmiler46]

My apologies, wrong forum. Must have thought I could post here since I'm a Bio/Pre-med major at the moment. Thanks for the replies though, much appreciated!

 

[Captain Sisko]

and what's this have to do with the thread title? who says premed undergrads are the only ones who freak out?

bad at math, eh? guess that makes sense if you're a half miler- can't count past two laps!



sorry couldn't resist 🙂