Not knowing what to do now

[jules0328]

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I just got my grade for physics I and received a C+. I am absolutely mortified and not too sure what to do now.

The thing is, I took physics I already at a CC and received a B. Why I retook it was because I wanted to take it at a university level. Now, I have just totally screwed myself. How will this look to adcoms, that I cannot do the work of a 4 year university? Everything else that I took at the 4 year university is fine, I have received a B+ in physics lab, and an A- in Chem lab so far, my other grades are still to come. I am so scared at this point....I took a post bacc program to prove myself but I was never able to do the physics work, and now I feel like I should have never retaken physics. Am I totally doomed? This has just totally put a huge damper on my holidays.

The messed up thing is that I have to take physics II based calc next semester because I had no other alternative, schedule conflict. Is this a bad idea altogether, should I just drop this physics II calc based class? I am freakin out right now, I cannot believe he gave me a C+, but I did realize that I did horrible on the final, it was my own fault, I am just physics ******ed, but man, I just cannot believe this. Anyone out there, with advice, comments...HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPP!!!

 

[kittieruby]

Perhaps you should try and talk to your prof.? Ask if there's anything that you can do for extra credit to bring your grade up to a B-? SOmetimes if you go and talk to a prof and pour your heart out, they'll see your dedication. I'd imagine that if you knew physics was tough you probably went to every single review session and sought out extra help from either the Prof. or TAs. Pointing this out can show how much you tried and a lot of the times a prof., no matter how strict they may be, will find it within their hearts to help you out in some way. Tell him/her that you're willing to do whatever it takes to bring your grade up. I did this with one prof at the undergrad level and at first he didn't sympathsize with me at all, but then the next day he gave me a phone call telling me what I could do to bring my grade up.

Otherwise if your grades are strong everywhere else you still have a shot at med school. Physics seems to be the toughest subject for many pre-meds in my opinion, and you're not the only one whose applied with a bit of a messy physics grade. Just make sure you get all As and low B+s from now on.

Good luck! Keep your chin up! You'll make it!

 

[Sundarban1]

I just got my grade for physics I and received a C+. I am absolutely mortified and not too sure what to do now.
The thing is, I took physics I already at a CC and received a B. Why I retook it was because I wanted to take it at a university level. Now, I have just totally screwed myself. How will this look to adcoms, that I cannot do the work of a 4 year university? Everything else that I took at the 4 year university is fine, I have received a B+ in physics lab, and an A- in Chem lab so far, my other grades are still to come. I am so scared at this point....I took a post bacc program to prove myself but I was never able to do the physics work, and now I feel like I should have never retaken physics. Am I totally doomed? This has just totally put a huge damper on my holidays.
The messed up thing is that I have to take physics II based calc next semester because I had no other alternative, schedule conflict. Is this a bad idea altogether, should I just drop this physics II calc based class? I am freakin out right now, I cannot believe he gave me a C+, but I did realize that I did horrible on the final, it was my own fault, I am just physics ******ed, but man, I just cannot believe this. Anyone out there, with advice, comments...HELLLLLLLLLLLLLLPPPPP!!!

It is not the end of the world, do well in your other classes and for pete's sake get the help you need and DON'T BLOW YOUR FINALS!!! Get a tutor, office hours etc., but all in all it falls on you in the end.

Regarding dropping classes, there is no hiding. You have to do what you have to do. You have the resources to do well, and you need to use them. MedSchool, from what I am told, is rigorous. Put yourself in a position to do well by using more time to study and find help.

Keep your spirits up as many attempt to get straight A's in all their pre-med classes but the reality is that it is not possible for everyone and they still get into med school!

Prescription: Discontinue the drug "SDN" as it may cause severe anxiety and heart disease, depression, etc. 👍

 

[jeantm]

Hey, don't let it completely ruin your break (and I can say this because I have yet to get my physics grades), which I know will be really hard. I agree you should talk to the prof see if there is any hope for you. Your grade won't mean anything if you do well in everything else. I was once told all adcoms look at is trends and one bad grade never kept anyone from med school. Since you are doing a post bac you must understand what a long road it is, and what I keep telling myself is that getting one c/c+ isn't gonna keep me from reaching my dream. I hope you keep trying and don't feel too discouraged.

If it is the same prof teaching next semester try asking his advice on what you should take? I am bad a physics myself so can't offer much advice in that department. good luck

 

[jules0328]

Thank you all so much for the advice. You definitely helped me in smiling a bit more this morning.

As for me trying to do everything in my power, I did go to office hours, and studied with other classmates. But perhaps I just didnt try hard enough, I really dont know. I will have to blame myself in the end anyway, and just chalk it up to say that I suck at physics.

I studied a lot for this physics final (about 10 hours plus) and still couldnt manage. I think I will definitely go to him but not too sure what he will tell me. I am actually embarassed about this sort of thing, I feel so stupid....

Like I mentioned before, this is definitely not the first time that I have taken physics I, so how will this look to aamcas? They will say, this girl cant do university science classes. My other grades are pretty solid, I got an A- in chem lab, and a B+ in physics lab. Not too sure about the grades, although I cant imagine them being anything below a B+. Still, my GPA sucks now. Urghhhh! 🙁 👎

I will definitely seek a tutor next semester. Hopefully, I can afford it. And see if there is anything else i can do. As of now, I can say that I definitely gave it all I had, but will jsut have to try harder next semester.

 

[Sundarban1]

I will definitely seek a tutor next semester. Hopefully, I can afford it. And see if there is anything else i can do. As of now, I can say that I definitely gave it all I had, but will jsut have to try harder next semester.

Definately. And don't drive yourself crazy with what adcoms will think of you,that is something you never know (unless you hire a consultant, I have I will let you know how it works out). Fortunately your non-traditional with a life and not an undergrad so you have a strong advantage in that there will be plently of opportunity to explain yourself in your personal statement.

Happy holidays 👍

 

[jules0328]

Well, thanks guys. I have e mailed my physics professor in the hopes that he can set up and appointment with me. I just want to see how far off I was in at least getting a B-. While I really dont think this is going to change things, I do have to say that I had an extremely hard semester and I didnt want to make excuses for myself before because really, in the end, nobody cares. But, this semester my father was diagnosed with mouth cancer and my family life definitely was hit hard with this. He was out of work for two months and since he is the breadwinner, my home life definitely suffered, financially! While I tried to keep my head in my studies, sometimes, it was just hard to.

Anyway, I dont know why I have shared my own personal story with you guys, but in retrospect, perhaps this may have something to do with my performance this semester. While I did pretty well in my other classes, i still think had my father not gotten sick, I definitely could have done a bit better. Oh well....thanks for listening guys!

 

[NontradICUdoc]

you and I are in the same boat, sort of. I am a graduate student and decided that I was going to add some business courses to my education. I took economics this semester. Did good my first exam but did not do so well on my second.

There was a lot going on in my life including having to work 10+ hours a day 3-4 times a week and then having to spend time with my wife and young children. Well, on the final, it looks like I was only able to pull a 76. Now I still have homework that counts 20% of the grade so I may be able to pull it off. But until I know for sure, I am depressed. I have a rock solid GPA and this will be my only C (with one more semester to go I plan to make it my ONLY C if I get it.). My question becomes, if I get the C, now what?
😕 😕 😕

 

[jules0328]

Yeah, I totally hear you. As a post bacc student, it makes it that much harder to admit you have received a C+, it makes you look irresponsible and almost to the point where there is a huge ? (question mark) about whether or not you have academically matured. I for one, know that I tried with everything that I had. I, too, had a lot going on in my life, but I cant make excuses for myself. I have a fiancee that I neglected for three months, and that in itself was horrible, it made a huge dent in our relationship, and it really affected him. So, I can only imagine the toll this past semester must have taken on your family. I sympathize. I cannot make excuses about my life, except for maybe the fact that my dad got mouth cancer and we all had to deal with it. It hit us pretty hard, and it affected my whole family. I tried really hard not to let it interfere, always keeping my chin up and trying to focus. All in all, its life, and sometimes, it just gets in the way.

Throughout my academic life, I have gotten C's and have had one D (in bio, freshman year of college). I am definitely one of those people who believe that grades arent everything, HOWEVER, at this stage of the game, being a post bacc and all, my grades really do matter to me more than anything. I quit my full time job, my fiancee and parents support me, and feel like I let them all down. Granted, my other science grades are pretty solid, but this one physics class just tore me down. Its a real shot to the ego but I have to get up. If everytime I received a C I fell and never got back up, I wouldnt be where I am today. I have been doing a lot of searching on SDN about other students getting in to DO and MD schools, and their stats arent perfect. Needless to say, I am more interested in DO than MD anyway, so I do have a bit more flexibility in grades than only MD applicants do. Nevertheless, grades count and so i leave you with this, all day I was depressed and miserable, only to realize that, I still have plenty of more pre med classes to kick major butt in. And I will keep persevering. I am not going to give up, nor should you. I commend all of us on this forum for following their dream and keeping it alive. Choosing medicine is a hard hard thing to do. I am not a genius, but I have heart and I will make it even if I have to struggle to get there. As an immigrant, things have never been easy for me, so here I am, ready for the next fight. Someone please ring the bell!

Good luck!! Keep your head up. And spend some time with your family.