On my way to redemption, would a withdraw hurt me?

[gladlyfocused]

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Thinking of putting my Physics class on an Incomplete, if professor does not agree, I might withdraw from the course. This is a repeat that I'm taking, previously got a C, current professor is horrible (not just an excuse), not sure if I can get higher than a C while repeating other classes which I'm getting A's in.

Will this hurt me in terms of redemption if I withdraw?

Thanks for reading.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

If it was the first time taking the course, it can be looked over, especially if you subsequently get an A. If you have a GOOD reason, like family death, illness or something which can easily be explained then it could be attributed to bad luck or circumstance.

If it is a repeat, it looks bad. There has to be somewhat of a pro vs con. The thing with GPA "comebacks" is that they are trying to prove what happened was a fluke and not the other way around. Keep that in mind and decide if it weakens your case, strengthens it, or is neutral to it. Remember even with grade rehabilitation, if your cumulative is still lower than average traditional students, you are fighting an uphill battle and each dent in the armor is a weak spot, the idea is to reduce these weak spots to as few as possible.

So although I am saying it looks bad, I am ultimately leaving it up to you to decide. Here is/was my dilemma which was somewhat similar:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=955642

 

[gladlyfocused]

If it was the first time taking the course, it can be looked over, especially if you subsequently get an A. If you have a GOOD reason, like family death, illness or something which can easily be explained then it could be attributed to bad luck or circumstance.

If it is a repeat, it looks bad. There has to be somewhat of a pro vs con. The thing with GPA "comebacks" is that they are trying to prove what happened was a fluke and not the other way around. Keep that in mind and decide if it weakens your case, strengthens it, or is neutral to it. Remember even with grade rehabilitation, if your cumulative is still lower than average traditional students, you are fighting an uphill battle and each dent in the armor is a weak spot, the idea is to reduce these weak spots to as few as possible.

So although I am saying it looks bad, I am ultimately leaving it up to you to decide. Here is/was my dilemma which was somewhat similar:
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=955642

Thanks for replying. Yeah, I think I'm screwed. First, it might be a negative impact if I still get a C in the course, let alone a waste of money and time. Although I'm in the beginning of my journey...do you think if I drop this course and don't ever do it again that it would be okay? I still have a year left of repeating courses.

I just hope he agrees on placing my course on an incomplete that way I can tackle it on my own before I can take the remaining exams, I definitely need that extra time to understand physics. I'm going to ask him tomorrow, I'll update this as soon as I get an answer.

 

[NuttyEngDude]

do you think if I drop this course and don't ever do it again that it would be okay?

Yes, I think you would be ok. If it was me I would probably drop it. I think a C is very bad for a GPA comeback. If it is not a GPA comeback then there are actually plenty of people who get C's in 1 or 2 science pre-reqs and still get into med school. But be aware that this is something that you must come back strongly from.

 

[gladlyfocused]

Good news! My instructor agreed in allowing to place the course as an incomplete! Now I can study physics during the winter break and have two semesters to make up the exams and improve my grade. I'm soo happy I don't have to withdraw OR settle for a lower grade.

Thanks for the advice though, 'preciate it!

 

[NuttyEngDude]

That *is* grat news, i'm happy to see it 🙂