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my school is stressin me out soo much! i just want to scream!!!:scared:
i spent all of last week studyin for my calculus exam because i got a B on my first one so i was motivated to get an A so i could have an A in the class. After a week of studying and doing nothin but eat and drink calulus, i FAILED!!:bang:i dont know how!! 3/4 of my class failed as well-but i knew i was prepared for it!!! im panicking because we have one more exam and then the final. i also have a physics class where i am at the 'C' borderline so im stressing about that as well. that test is next week and i know that i should study this weekend for it-but if i studied all week for a calclulus test and failed why study and fail my physics?? its like i have no motivation left🙁
and i CANNOT afford to fail. two more semester before i transfer to my undergrad (im at a cc right now) and they want at least a 3.4 gpa-this will bring it down TREMENDOUSLYY!!!

i need your help to stay POSITIVE AND MOTIVATED!! i just want to mentally break down right now. ive talked to some of my classmates and they are equally stressed out. after one good test-how could i fail this one?? please give me some light to look forward to before i get lost in this sea of darkness. i want to fight. i know i can. but i just dont know if i have the stamina for it.🙁

oh-and can anyone tell me if somehow (by some miracle) i get out of this mess, do medical schools LOOK at your COMMUNITY COLLEGE gpa AND your undergrad gpa?? like-will they look at my cc gpa and then my gpa for my bs in bio? or will they only look at my bio? because some of my classmates told me that med school will only look at your second school and not cc-which would encourage me

im just irritated cuz i know a bunch of ppl who have 4.0s because they are takin "fluff" classes (no brainers-ie, art, speech, english, etc) and im the idiot taking calculus and physics in the same term flippin out and going crazy!! this will soo kill my gpa!!

please-help a fellow aspiring med student who is seeing her dreams vanish right before her very eyes!! what would you do if you were in my shoes? (and no-i WILL NOT drop-i have 2 more months left)

thanks for reading my lengthy topic and please kindly reply (since you took the time to read all my written out venting anyways😀

-dr1989
 
dr1989 said:
my school is stressin me out soo much! i just want to scream!!!:scared:
i spent all of last week studyin for my calculus exam because i got a B on my first one so i was motivated to get an A so i could have an A in the class. After a week of studying and doing nothin but eat and drink calulus, i FAILED!!:bang:i dont know how!! 3/4 of my class failed as well-but i knew i was prepared for it!!! im panicking because we have one more exam and then the final. i also have a physics class where i am at the 'C' borderline so im stressing about that as well. that test is next week and i know that i should study this weekend for it-but if i studied all week for a calclulus test and failed why study and fail my physics?? its like i have no motivation left🙁
and i CANNOT afford to fail. two more semester before i transfer to my undergrad (im at a cc right now) and they want at least a 3.4 gpa-this will bring it down TREMENDOUSLYY!!!

i need your help to stay POSITIVE AND MOTIVATED!! i just want to mentally break down right now. ive talked to some of my classmates and they are equally stressed out. after one good test-how could i fail this one?? please give me some light to look forward to before i get lost in this sea of darkness. i want to fight. i know i can. but i just dont know if i have the stamina for it.🙁

oh-and can anyone tell me if somehow (by some miracle) i get out of this mess, do medical schools LOOK at your COMMUNITY COLLEGE gpa AND your undergrad gpa?? like-will they look at my cc gpa and then my gpa for my bs in bio? or will they only look at my bio? because some of my classmates told me that med school will only look at your second school and not cc-which would encourage me

im just irritated cuz i know a bunch of ppl who have 4.0s because they are takin "fluff" classes (no brainers-ie, art, speech, english, etc) and im the idiot taking calculus and physics in the same term flippin out and going crazy!! this will soo kill my gpa!!

please-help a fellow aspiring med student who is seeing her dreams vanish right before her very eyes!! what would you do if you were in my shoes? (and no-i WILL NOT drop-i have 2 more months left)

thanks for reading my lengthy topic and please kindly reply (since you took the time to read all my written out venting anyways😀

-dr1989
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They look at all your grades. And I mean all of them.

The good news is that they also look at trends!

If you're in C territory with the physics class, you need to get the hell off SDN and start studying. Go! Now! Shoo!:luck:👍
 
You are flunking classes at a CC?

Ummm...
 
^^its my advance calculus class and the school that i want to go to requires it. and as for my physics class-im more of a bio person. i cant learn physics cause i know im never gonna apply it in my life-so there is no motivation for me. plus its hella confusing.

*btw-i just came back from a 3 hour lecture and only like 10 hrs of sleep this week. i think i can stay on sdn for a bit.
 
dr1989 said:
^^its my advance calculus class and the school that i want to go to requires it. and as for my physics class-im more of a bio person. i cant learn physics cause i know im never gonna apply it in my life-so there is no motivation for me. plus its hella confusing.

*btw-i just came back from a 3 hour lecture and only like 10 hrs of sleep this week. i think i can stay on sdn for a bit.
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I think there's your answer..
 
Myuu said:
Neither B nor C equal F, but C is certainly closer.
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I saw "FAILED" in caps several times...so is the OP just hysterical.

Even so, making Bs and Cs at the CC?...hmmm...
 
dr1989 said:
^^its my advance calculus class and the school that i want to go to requires it. and as for my physics class-im more of a bio person. i cant learn physics cause i know im never gonna apply it in my life-so there is no motivation for me. plus its hella confusing.

*btw-i just came back from a 3 hour lecture and only like 10 hrs of sleep this week. i think i can stay on sdn for a bit.
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Oh, but you are going to apply it on the MCAT. It's important if you want to get into a med school! Also, for the calc class, it could've been a really, really poorly written exam if everyone failed it. Has the professor said anything about curves/retakes/etc?

If the school you want requires these things, you have to do well!!

...but it's a lot harder to absorb on only 10 hours of sleep in a 7 day period. Go get some sleep!
 
flip26 said:
I saw "FAILED" in caps several times...so is the OP just hysterical.

Even so, making Bs and Cs at the CC?...hmmm...
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The OP is not failing classes, but rather a single exam.

(with a future potential failure on the horizon, just to clarify)
 
dr1989 said:
^^its my advance calculus class and the school that i want to go to requires it. and as for my physics class-im more of a bio person. i cant learn physics cause i know im never gonna apply it in my life-so there is no motivation for me. plus its hella confusing.

*btw-i just came back from a 3 hour lecture and only like 10 hrs of sleep this week. i think i can stay on sdn for a bit.
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Here's some motivation:

There is physics and there are equations in med school. Neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary physiology are all based on a foundation of basic physical principles (voltage, pressure, fluid dynamics, etc.).

Now study.
 
dr1989 said:
^^its my advance calculus class and the school that i want to go to requires it. and as for my physics class-im more of a bio person. i cant learn physics cause i know im never gonna apply it in my life-so there is no motivation for me. plus its hella confusing.

*btw-i just came back from a 3 hour lecture and only like 10 hrs of sleep this week. i think i can stay on sdn for a bit.
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Everyone says they's more of a bio person. I think it's because it's easier right off the bat.

You'll need a decent understanding of physics for the MCAT. Hang in there.
 
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you're on the wrong site buddy.




=> Ratemyprofessor.com

pick better(or easier) teachers... There's probably something wrong when 3/4 of your class fails, especially at a CC where everyone can get an A (no curve).
 
our whole class started bashing the teacher because the review sheet she gave us was INCONSISTENT with the test and because everyone failed she is thinking about gving us a second test as a do-over-which would def help me out.

but its not just calculus im worried about-its the recognition that hey-classes are over in 2 months and im not where i want to be, academically.

my grades are as standing:

Calculus-C (with the fail)/2 more exams left(including FINAL)/possible extra credit
Physics-D/C (3 exams left)
Lab-B
Draft-A

*i may have time left to get that C to an A (its a shot) but I REALLY want a B in physics.
*what worries me the most is:if im struggling with calculus at a CC, how will i fare on the MCAT? that also has calc/physics; so its not like oh-get it done with and you're fine. no. because it will show up later on.
 
dr1989 said:
our whole class started bashing the teacher because the review sheet she gave us was INCONSISTENT with the test and because everyone failed she is thinking about gving us a second test as a do-over-which would def help me out.

but its not just calculus im worried about-its the recognition that hey-classes are over in 2 months and im not where i want to be, academically.

my grades are as standing:

Calculus-C (with the fail)/2 more exams left(including FINAL)/possible extra credit
Physics-D/C (3 exams left)
Lab-B
Draft-A

*i may have time left to get that C to an A (its a shot) but I REALLY want a B in physics.
*what worries me the most is:if im struggling with calculus at a CC, how will i fare on the MCAT? that also has calc/physics; so its not like oh-get it done with and you're fine. no. because it will show up later on.
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No! It doesn't! It's all head-math on the MCAT. Not a SHRED(!) of calculus! You weren't struggling before if you got a B on the exam. Don't let a single failure stop you dead in your tracks. You can do this!
 
:laugh: Well OP, you better start studying efficiently or just fail.
 
A few bad grades are not going to dictate what you do with the rest of your life.

Having said that, I would be lying if I said I wasn't mildly insulted by your remark as I graduated in Liberal Arts.

Some classes are easier for others and vice a versa.

If most of your class failed, and you're in advanced calc - I would gather that the teacher is the constant. I would suggest voicing your concerns with him/her. Most dept/div chairs do not like to see that most of the class failed. I work at a CC, it's state funded - you do have some pull.

I might suggest asking for another exam and having the teacher do an average of the two (if s/he does not curve).
 
dr1989 said:
our whole class started bashing the teacher because the review sheet she gave us was INCONSISTENT with the test and because everyone failed she is thinking about gving us a second test as a do-over-which would def help me out.

but its not just calculus im worried about-its the recognition that hey-classes are over in 2 months and im not where i want to be, academically.

my grades are as standing:

Calculus-C (with the fail)/2 more exams left(including FINAL)/possible extra credit
Physics-D/C (3 exams left)
Lab-B
Draft-A

*i may have time left to get that C to an A (its a shot) but I REALLY want a B in physics.
*what worries me the most is:if im struggling with calculus at a CC, how will i fare on the MCAT? that also has calc/physics; so its not like oh-get it done with and you're fine. no. because it will show up later on.
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Wrong.

Are you taking calculus, and calc based physics, because you wrongly assumed that is what is required for the MCAT and med school?

Wow...so misinformed, and it is really hurting you.
 
dr1989 said:
our whole class started bashing the teacher because the review sheet she gave us was INCONSISTENT with the test and because everyone failed she is thinking about gving us a second test as a do-over-which would def help me out.

but its not just calculus im worried about-its the recognition that hey-classes are over in 2 months and im not where i want to be, academically.

my grades are as standing:

Calculus-C (with the fail)/2 more exams left(including FINAL)/possible extra credit
Physics-D/C (3 exams left)
Lab-B
Draft-A

*i may have time left to get that C to an A (its a shot) but I REALLY want a B in physics.
*what worries me the most is:if im struggling with calculus at a CC, how will i fare on the MCAT? that also has calc/physics; so its not like oh-get it done with and you're fine. no. because it will show up later on.
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There's no calc on the MCAT.

My concern for you is that you are having a rough time at your CC because it'll get much harder when you transfer to a university. This is the time to figure out why this is happening and to change it.
 
flip26 said:
Wrong.

Are you taking calculus, and calc based physics, because you wrongly assumed that is what is required for the MCAT.

Wow...so misinformed, and it is really hurting you.
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im taking calculus with analytical geometry and intro to physics which pre-req was pre-calc which i got an A in last semester

-my stupid counselor told me to take it and said this is what i would need for premed😡
 
saqrfaraj said:
Here's some motivation:

There is physics and there are equations in med school. Neurological, cardiovascular, and pulmonary physiology are all based on a foundation of basic physical principles (voltage, pressure, fluid dynamics, etc.).

Now study.
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What he/she said.

Look up the Nernst equation and get familiar. 😎
 
dr1989 said:
im taking calculus with analytical geometry and intro to physics which pre-req was pre-calc which i got an A in last semester

-my stupid counselor told me to take it and said this is what i would need for premed😡
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Yeah, but which intro to physics is it? There's usually more than one (e.g. physics for physics majors, physics for the life sciences, etc).

Some schools require a semester of calc (which is to say a semester of derivatives followed by a semester of integrals, if you like completion), and two semesters of physics (non-calc... if you were taking calc-based physics, you'd have dropped a long time ago as it generally requires multi-var/diff-eq).
 
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Myuu said:
Yeah, but which intro to physics is it? There's usually more than one (e.g. physics for physics majors, physics for the life sciences, etc).

Most schools require two semesters of calc (which is to say a semester of derivatives and a semester of integrals), and two semesters of physics (non-calc... if you were taking calc-based physics, you'd have dropped a long time ago as it generally requires multi-var/diff-eq).
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Most schools? Most med schools?

Most med schools have minimal math reqs, but don't require any calculus. Some require one semester. Only Harvard I believe requires two...others will accept a semester of stats in lieu of a second semester of Calc...
 
Why are you only getting 10h of sleep a week? If you are having to study that much at a cc and still not doing well how on earth do you expect to survive at med school? It might sound harsh but not everyone is capable of being a doctor and you might need to rethink some things.
 
flip26 said:
Most schools? Most med schools?

Most med schools have minimal math reqs, but don't require any calculus. Some require one semester. Only Harvard I believe requires two...others will accept a semester of stats in lieu of a second semester of Calc...
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Orite. Most schools I applied to required one semester of calc. WashU asks if you've taken diffeq. It's kind of hilarious.

Edited prior post to reflect correction.
 
ngkats said:
What he/she said.

Look up the Nernst equation and get familiar. 😎
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Pssh...Nernst? That sucker is a special case where you only consider ONE ion. If you want something a little more realistic that takes into consideration all permeable ions, you better whip out the full Goldman equation. 😀

Seriously though, there is math and there is physics in medical school. Don't think that once you're done with physics in undergrad you'll be done with it forever.
 
well im looking at my course syllabus and it says general physics
 
dr1989 said:
im taking calculus with analytical geometry and intro to physics which pre-req was pre-calc which i got an A in last semester

-my stupid counselor told me to take it and said this is what i would need for premed😡
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Oh my, I almost feel bad for you. Unless you have a major that actually requires you to take physics w/calc and calc itself, DON'T!. Do not do it unless you want to or need to. MCAT is Bio/Chemistry/Ochem/physics/verbal. All with no calculus. Although taking calculus based physics usually gives you a better understanding of the subject.
 
bambi said:
Why are you only getting 10h of sleep a week? If you are having to study that much at a cc and still not doing well how on earth do you expect to survive at med school? It might sound harsh but not everyone is capable of being a doctor and you might need to rethink some things.
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i know. but im just like at the end of my chain now.

i started cc two years ago.

first wanted to be a computer programmer (but failed the class)
then wanted to be an architect (liked building but couldnt draw)
then engineer (liked math BEFORE this class)

now doctor (because ive always wanted to be a dr but never seriously thought about it)

so its like im the little engine that could. i just gotta huff and puff and try real damn hard. i know im better than this.
 
dr1989 said:
well im looking at my course syllabus and it says general physics
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Is it using calc? What's the course description?


...not that any of this is relevant, since you've decided not to drop.😳

Take a nice long nap and reevaluate your study strategies in the morning.👍
 
Myuu said:
Is it using calc? What's the course description?


...not that any of this is relevant, since you've decided not to drop.😳

Take a nice long nap and reevaluate your study strategies in the morning.👍
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oh i soo like that idea right now. well i have two more classes left (i come to school at 6 in the morning till 7 at night tues and thursdays)
but ill def give some of that thinkn a go manana.

thanks for the support guys😀
 
dr1989 said:
oh i soo like that idea right now. well i have two more classes left (i come to school at 6 in the morning till 7 at night tues and thursdays)
but ill def give some of that thinkn a go manana.

thanks for the support guys😀
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That's kind of insane, if you like getting to sleep every once in a while. I know this because I did two semesters of 7AM to 10:30PM.:laugh:
 
dr1989 said:
i know. but im just like at the end of my chain now.

i started cc two years ago.

first wanted to be a computer programmer (but failed the class)
then wanted to be an architect (liked building but couldnt draw)
then engineer (liked math BEFORE this class)

now doctor (because ive always wanted to be a dr but never seriously thought about it)

so its like im the little engine that could. i just gotta huff and puff and try real damn hard. i know im better than this.
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Maybe you aren't better than this? I'm not trying to be mean but if you are failing/doing badly in multiple subjects you might just not be very academic. I went to school with a girl that sounds very similar to you and in the end she just didn't do well enough. Why waste years of your life trying to do something you are never going to be able to?
 
bambi said:
Maybe you aren't better than this? I'm not trying to be mean but if you are failing/doing badly in multiple subjects you might just not be very academic. I went to school with a girl that sounds very similar to you and in the end she just didn't do well enough. Why waste years of your life trying to do something you are never going to be able to?
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Bambi may sound mean...but yea, Trying to become a doctor is somewhat more difficult than all your previous courses =/
But...if you want anything bad enough, it will happen.
 
 
lets see if I can understand what you are trying to convey here. You are studying a whole week before a test and you failed for whatever reason. So 1) You are not studying effectively or 2) Your teacher is an ****hole.(giving the doubt that this teacher teaches at a 4 year level). My advice would be to withdraw from all your classes that you are making a C or lower. Then register with all easy professor to see how would yo do. Dont take two science or math class together since you are not a science person. Then if you can achieve As in those classes with an hour of study per day, then you can demostrate to YOURSELF not one else that you can do it. Then keep taking classes in this way up to you finish your BA or BS whatever you want to do. Then after you finish all your stuff, then register for an MCAT class and get a tutuor if needed. Do practice tests and dont take the MCAT until you are scoring in the 30ish.

Good luck though
 
This thread reminds me of why I hate/love other pre-meds 😀
 
kevenka said:
But...if you want anything bad enough, it will happen.
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Well, I disagree w/ this. Sometimes, no matter how much you want something, it still won't happen.

That said, if the OP doesn't try, I guess (s)he will never know whether or not it's possible.
 
dr1989 said:
^^its my advance calculus class and the school that i want to go to requires it. and as for my physics class-im more of a bio person. i cant learn physics cause i know im never gonna apply it in my life-so there is no motivation for me. plus its hella confusing.

*btw-i just came back from a 3 hour lecture and only like 10 hrs of sleep this week. i think i can stay on sdn for a bit.
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Have you tried getting tutoring from someone who does well in these courses? Also, if you think you are going to keep doing badly, you will! So keep an open mind and try harder. Also, have you tried asking the professor for help on certain problems? When you transfer, you should probably balance classes better so you don't overwhelm yourself like you seem to be now.
 
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