Is it better to have 2 C's or two F's..PLEASE ANSWER

[vv1234]

Is it better to have 2 C's with a 3.6 cumulative gpa and 3.5 science gpa or two F's with a 3.7 gpa for both cumulative and science?
This is when applying to medical schools.

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[Instatewaiter]

Personally I think Fs are a little too big and tend to be a little saggy. So I'm going to go with 2Cs

 

[vv1234]

Personally I think Fs are a little too big and tend to be a little saggy. So I'm going to go with 2Cs

Thank you, cuz I was thinking I could retake the classes I got f's in and get two a's and then the f's won't calculate in my gpa once I retake them, but I have just been notified that medical schools will still consider every grade that I receive right?

 

[gobigorgohome22]

Thank you, cuz I was thinking I could retake the classes I got f's in and get two a's and then the f's won't calculate in my gpa once I retake them, but I have just been notified that medical schools will still consider every grade that I receive right?

For MD schools, all grades count.
For DO schools, retakes can replace previous grades.

You are posting in the wrong forum. This should be in pre-allo forum.

 

[vv1234]

For MD schools, all grades count.
For DO schools, retakes can replace previous grades.

You are posting in the wrong forum. This should be in pre-allo forum.

What is DO, is that dental school? Ohh yea, im sorry I posted in the wrong section this is my first time using this forum.

 

[vv1234]

For MD schools, all grades count.
For DO schools, retakes can replace previous grades.

You are posting in the wrong forum. This should be in pre-allo forum.

Do u kno how I can delete this forum or post it in the right category? Thanks

 

[Stagg737]

What is DO, is that dental school? Ohh yea, im sorry I posted in the wrong section this is my first time using this forum.

It's the same curriculum as MD school but it incorporates something called OMM. Go MD if you can, generally speaking it will make your future career prospects path easier.

 

[Mad Jack]

Is it better to have 2 C's with a 3.6 cumulative gpa and 3.5 science gpa or two F's with a 3.7 gpa for both cumulative and science?
This is when applying to medical schools.

Your Fs are still calculated into your GPA, and thus you would have a lower GPA if you went the two F two A route (32 QP for 16 credits) versus the 2 C route (16 QP for 8 credits). This is assuming 4 point science courses, but the principle holds overall. Retaken courses aren't simply forgiven.

 

[ACSurgeon]

- you care to explain how getting two C's will result in a lower GPA than 2F's?
- I feel like you're posting with some major assumptions. People retaking classes in which they did poorly don't always get A's. As a matter of fact, I'd bet you won't get A's. Also, are you trying to decide which classes to bomb to salvage other classes? If so, I'd bet you don't salvage your other classes nearly as well as you think. So, you should try to do your best in all classes. Otherwise you might find yourself with much worse grades than you expect.
- I hope this dilemma you're in is due to extremely unusual circumstances and not just a result of poor planning or procrastination. If it's the latter, I'd bet you won't get to far in terms of getting into or through Med school unless you make some major changes.

Final advice: try your best to finish the semester with all B's or better. If you're so far behind, try to withdraw from a class or two and get W's.

 

[vv1234]

- you care to explain how getting two C's will result in a lower GPA than 2F's?
- I feel like you're posting with some major assumptions. People retaking classes in which they did poorly don't always get A's. As a matter of fact, I'd bet you won't get A's. Also, are you trying to decide which classes to bomb to salvage other classes? If so, I'd bet you don't salvage your other classes nearly as well as you think. So, you should try to do your best in all classes. Otherwise you might find yourself with much worse grades than you expect.
- I hope this dilemma you're in is due to extremely unusual circumstances and not just a result of poor planning or procrastination. If it's the latter, I'd bet you won't get to far in terms of getting into or through Med school unless you make some major changes.

Final advice: try your best to finish the semester with all B's or better. If you're so far behind, try to withdraw from a class or two and get W's.

I feel so dumb for posting this I need to spend more time researching about medical schools because my school counselors are misleading and horrible. I got really sick during my junior year of college and I couldn't receive proper treatment due to health insurance issues. I started off with a really high gpa in my first two years but I messed it up completely. I was unable to withdraw or receive an incomplete grade bc then I would lose all my financial aid which not only covers my tuition but all of my basic necessities. Now my gpa is no longer competitive and I know it sounds stupid but I've been feeling really depressed and suicidal about it bc I know that it is ultimately my fault and there is never a valid excuse. I really appreciate your advice and you're absolutely right, I will try my best although I feel that I have lost everything. Thank you for taking the time to reply.

 

[vv1234]

It's the same curriculum as MD school but it incorporates something called OMM. Go MD if you can, generally speaking it will make your future career prospects path easier.

Thanks, sorry for my ignorance.

 

[Goro]

Since we're playing fool's errand, I'll answer "neither".

Is it better to have 2 C's with a 3.6 cumulative gpa and 3.5 science gpa or two F's with a 3.7 gpa for both cumulative and science?
This is when applying to medical schools.

 

[vv1234]

Since we're playing fool's errand, I'll answer "neither".

Dam u guys are harsh, I should've never asked

 

[ProfMD]

I suspect any F's will be a big red flag. If you can't withdraw, the shoot for the best grade you can. If that is C's then so be it.

You can always try a post-bac program to retake some of the classes. As others mentioned, MD schools will still consider all grades, but you can raise your GPA and demonstrate improvement.

 

[vv1234]

I suspect any F's will be a big red flag. If you can't withdraw, the shoot for the best grade you can. If that is C's then so be it.

You can always try a post-bac program to retake some of the classes. As others mentioned, MD schools will still consider all grades, but you can raise your GPA and demonstrate improvement.

Post bacc won't improve my undergrad gpa though right?

 

[Pagan FutureDoc]

A post bacc are undergrad courses taken after you have a BA/BS they count towards your undergrad GPA

 

[Bacchus]

Please see the pre allopathic thread.