My hands are tied

[Osteoclast]

First of all, I've been lurking around these forums for awhile now, so...hello.
Second of all, I'm in a bit of a mess.
Right now, I'm getting a C in my Human Anatomy class. I'll most likely get a C at the end of the semester. The problem is, I really can't afford to drop. If I do drop the class, I lose all of my financial aid, and I just don't have the cash to make up for my losses.
I already have two Cs on my transcript, one C+ in English and one C in Calc (which I'm currently retaking). I know a C will create a big dip in my GPA since I'm just a Sophomore
I also don't have the opportunity to retake this class because I'm transferring to a different university. I could take the course equivalent at the next university, but I'm not sure how that is perceived by medical schools.
My current overall GPA is a 3.5, if that changes any perspectives about my situation.

What should I do? I feel like my hands are tied, but there might be something I'm overlooking completely. Brutal honesty and encouragement are ever welcome.

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[13132]

Will you lose aid because you have too few credit hours? You could always look into registering for an 8 weeks class (if your school has that option) to replace it.

 

[SN12357]

First of all, I've been lurking around these forums for awhile now, so...hello.
Second of all, I'm in a bit of a mess.
Right now, I'm getting a C in my Human Anatomy class. I'll most likely get a C at the end of the semester. The problem is, I really can't afford to drop. If I do drop the class, I lose all of my financial aid, and I just don't have the cash to make up for my losses.
I already have two Cs on my transcript, one C+ in English and one C in Calc (which I'm currently retaking). I know a C will create a big dip in my GPA since I'm just a Sophomore
I also don't have the opportunity to retake this class because I'm transferring to a different university. I could take the course equivalent at the next university, but I'm not sure how that is perceived by medical schools.
My current overall GPA is a 3.5, if that changes any perspectives about my situation.

What should I do? I feel like my hands are tied, but there might be something I'm overlooking completely. Brutal honesty and encouragement are ever welcome.

You're a sophomore. You have three whole semesters to show improvement if you apply traditionally, five if you take a gap year or two. That's lots of time. 3.5 is not a bad GPA for where you are in your college career.

But figure out why you're getting Cs and fix it. Don't keep repeating your mistakes.

 

[kyamh]

But figure out why you're getting Cs and fix it. Don't keep repeating your mistakes.

+1 If you have taken 15 or so classes in your college career and 20% of them have ended up in a C (or will), then you have some work to do before you move on to harder courses.

 

[Osteoclast]

Will you lose aid because you have too few credit hours? You could always look into registering for an 8 weeks class (if your school has that option) to replace it.

Oh, I so wish that was and option. Because of how small my school is, only upper division business classes with perquisites I don't need meet after the beginning of the semester.

You're a sophomore. You have three whole semesters to show improvement if you apply traditionally, five if you take a gap year or two. That's lots of time. 3.5 is not a bad GPA for where you are in your college career.

But figure out why you're getting Cs and fix it. Don't keep repeating your mistakes.

Thanks! I have such a peculiar grade trend. I have mostly A's on my transcript with a few B's and C's. I'm definitely doing something wrong to earn so many C's but I'm not sure what it is.
Another thing to clarify, by credit standing, I'm actually a Junior. My Biology career started a bit late.