Intentionally Failing a Class

[guckfenetics]

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If I study hard for my genetics final I might be able to pull off a C in the class. However, my university does not allow retakes of previously passed courses. I looked at all the CCs in the area and none of them offer genetics-related courses. So it seems like if I pass genetics this semester with a C, that will be the grade I apply with to DO schools. This is a 4 unit class and it will weigh down my sgpa lot if I get a C. My sgpa can potentially be .05-.1 higher if I retake with a B or an A. So my question is, should I intentionally fail this course so I have the ability to retake it next semester?

 

[OverlyRomantic]

What a fun and tricky subject! I'm assuming it's too late to withdraw. If this is your only C, I wouldn't worry about it. Ace the rest of your classes and you'll be fine. If you have multiple Cs, and your GPA is closer to 3.0 than it is 4.0, then I would try to re-take it. Just my two cents.

Edit: As someone below pointed out, you can take it online if your school doesn't allow it. I hadn't thought of that. If you do fail, I endorse that idea!

 

[Medschoolornah]

No don't intentionally fail dude...

 

[AnotherLawyer]

No you should not. If you absolutely must retake, just do it online.

 

[Mad Jack]

Don't fail. Withdraw if you can, but don't fail. A C in genetics really isn't an app killer anyway so long as the rest of your sGPA is up to par.

 

[ortnakas]

Concur. One C is better than one F.

 

[deleted659912]

I also agree that you should try for the C and re-take it somewhere else.

 

[guckfenetics]

Alright, I'm going for the C....thanks everyone for their input.