New to Forum; Need PSEO Advice

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[tantacles]

Hey, I'm currently a "Freshman" at a public university. However, I completed my high school curriculum alongside an Associates Degree, which gave me over 60 fully transferable credits to the university I'm currently at. I took both of my biology classes which I have credit for. I got a C in Bio 1, and a B in Bio 2. I know for sure, without a doubt, that I can get an A in both of these. I didn't take the class seriously (partly because I was in HS, and also because I didn't know much about whether or not the actual grades would be used in my science GPA calculation). Now that I understand that my grades themselves are considered, my question is how bad will it look if I retook these? I will not do so well in Chemistry, therefore I wanted to show that I can do very well in Biology.

What is your guys' advice? Retake or move on? I will likely be a neuroscience or biology major so I'll have time to "redeem" myself and take other upper level science and non-science courses.

If you want to retake these courses, it probably isn't a bad idea. If you apply to DO schools, they will typically ignore your previous grades in these courses, so retaking is definitely a good idea in that case.

MD schools will consider all college grades no matter when you took them, but retaking will give you a chance to do better in a more reputable program, assuming you're at a different university now. Remember, though, that an upward trend in grades is extremely important, especially given your mediocre performance in chemistry that you're anticipating. Aim for those A's.

 

[deleted577188]

If you want to retake these courses, it probably isn't a bad idea. If you apply to DO schools, they will typically ignore your previous grades in these courses, so retaking is definitely a good idea in that case.

MD schools will consider all college grades no matter when you took them, but retaking will give you a chance to do better in a more reputable program, assuming you're at a different university now. Remember, though, that an upward trend in grades is extremely important, especially given your mediocre performance in chemistry that you're anticipating. Aim for those A's.

Okay, thanks for your advice! Any others?

 

[inycepoo]

Okay, thanks for your advice! Any others?

Yeah – use the search function.