not doing so good in my retake math class :( Am I screwed?

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Hello everyone,


So this semester, being a last semester, I decided to retake 3 courses that I previous got
Cs on in order to improve my GPA.

The 3 coureses that I am retaking are freshmen Bio class, upper BIO500 class, and a math class. For Bio retakes, I am actually doing better at it. For BIO 500 level course, I am currently getting an A.. and should get an A .. and for for freshmen BIo course.. I currently have a B right now.. hopeing to pull up to A ..

The problem is math 🙁

I don't know what I am doing wrong. But I haven't been doing so good in that class.
I go to lectures.. and study for the exam.. Re-do all the hw questions before the exam.. and etc.. but when it comes to the exam.. I just make silly mistakes..and get questions wrong.. So my questions is.. if I happen to get a C again for the second time.. will that really look bad?

I'm planning to apply this upcoming cycle.. and really don't know what to do 🙁

I feel soo stressed and frustrated....please help!!

(Other than the math class.. overall grades in other classes are pretty decent)
 
Hello everyone,


So this semester, being a last semester, I decided to retake 3 courses that I previous got
Cs on in order to improve my GPA.

The 3 coureses that I am retaking are freshmen Bio class, upper BIO500 class, and a math class. For Bio retakes, I am actually doing better at it. For BIO 500 level course, I am currently getting an A.. and should get an A .. and for for freshmen BIo course.. I currently have a B right now.. hopeing to pull up to A ..

The problem is math 🙁

I don't know what I am doing wrong. But I haven't been doing so good in that class.
I go to lectures.. and study for the exam.. Re-do all the hw questions before the exam.. and etc.. but when it comes to the exam.. I just make silly mistakes..and get questions wrong.. So my questions is.. if I happen to get a C again for the second time.. will that really look bad?

I'm planning to apply this upcoming cycle.. and really don't know what to do 🙁

I feel soo stressed and frustrated....please help!!

(Other than the math class.. overall grades in other classes are pretty decent)

I dont think it will be a big issue if your GPAs fall in line with the average GPAs for DO matriculated students (3.46 cGPA and 3.35 sGPA) and you get a 27+ MCAT.
 
I dont think it will be a big issue if your GPAs fall in line with the average GPAs for DO matriculated students (3.46 cGPA and 3.35 sGPA) and you get a 27+ MCAT.



Thanks.

My current cGPA is 3.17 (with upper trend)... I'm projecting that my cGPA should be somewhere between 3.2 - 3.3 after this semester.... should I just postpone my graduation so I can increase my GPA a bit more?
 
Thanks.

My current cGPA is 3.17 (with upper trend)... I'm projecting that my cGPA should be somewhere between 3.2 - 3.3 after this semester.... should I just postpone my graduation so I can increase my GPA a bit more?

Is that with grade forgiveness? If so then I think you would be better off taking a few more semesters, if not doing a masters, and getting your GPA up. Although.... if you rocked out the MCAT and got a 30 then you might be able to get in now (assuming you're going for D.O.)
 
Go talk to your school's education specialist.

Just a guess, but it sounds like you're not getting enough sleep, for one.

Hello everyone,


So this semester, being a last semester, I decided to retake 3 courses that I previous got
Cs on in order to improve my GPA.

The 3 coureses that I am retaking are freshmen Bio class, upper BIO500 class, and a math class. For Bio retakes, I am actually doing better at it. For BIO 500 level course, I am currently getting an A.. and should get an A .. and for for freshmen BIo course.. I currently have a B right now.. hopeing to pull up to A ..

The problem is math 🙁

I don't know what I am doing wrong. But I haven't been doing so good in that class.
I go to lectures.. and study for the exam.. Re-do all the hw questions before the exam.. and etc.. but when it comes to the exam.. I just make silly mistakes..and get questions wrong.. So my questions is.. if I happen to get a C again for the second time.. will that really look bad?

I'm planning to apply this upcoming cycle.. and really don't know what to do 🙁

I feel soo stressed and frustrated....please help!!

(Other than the math class.. overall grades in other classes are pretty decent)
 
Is that with grade forgiveness? If so then I think you would be better off taking a few more semesters, if not doing a masters, and getting your GPA up. Although.... if you rocked out the MCAT and got a 30 then you might be able to get in now (assuming you're going for D.O.)


Yeah, that's with grade replacement...and yeah.. I'm going for DO
I haven't taken MCAT yet.. but aiming for 30 ...
 
Yeah, that's with grade replacement...and yeah.. I'm going for DO
I haven't taken MCAT yet.. but aiming for 30 ...

Well math isn't going to bring down your sgpa at all. I have a lot of retakes myself and on a crazy semester. Just don't give up. I'm taking a lot of units right now, so I have some really bad days where I'm just like eff it. When you get to that point, have a beer. Have 3-4. Get some good sleep, then reassess.
 
Thanks.

My current cGPA is 3.17 (with upper trend)... I'm projecting that my cGPA should be somewhere between 3.2 - 3.3 after this semester.... should I just postpone my graduation so I can increase my GPA a bit more?

good news is math grade won't affect your science gpa at all. If you can rock the MCAT (>30) , your current GPA would work fine as long as you apply broadly and have good amount of ECs.
 
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