one bad grade

[MIpharm]

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i got a b- in precalc but have all A's/A-'s in the rest of my classes including calc, orgo etc (3.77 GPA). should i retake that class? im applying right now for fall 07. Thanks!

 

[a504n]

I wouldn't re-take it. It's only one B-. Your grades are more than good enough to be a competitive applicant for Pharmacy school. You made a B- in Pre-Calculus, but you made an A in Calculus, you must be doing something right. It's understandable that sometimes you might have a bad semester or a bad teacher that results in a grade you were not hoping for. Trust me, that one B- will not hurt you, it's not even a bad grade. You'll be fine.

 

[pharmwannebe2]

if a b is a bad grade...then i am screwed ha

 

[i ♥ pharmacy]

i got a b- in precalc but have all A's/A-'s in the rest of my classes including calc, orgo etc (3.77 GPA). should i retake that class? im applying right now for fall 07. Thanks!

I doubt one grade makes significant impact on your GPA. And if you got an "A" in Calc, that would be more important than your Pre-Calc grade. Even if you got a "B" in Pre-calc, it shows that you obviously learned something if you did better in Calc. 🙂

I personally would not retake it. JMO, though. 😳

 

[DownonthePharm]

What is this the pre-allo board?

Just teasin' youll be fine, dont bother to retake.

 

[PolarBear21]

this reminds me of people who get a 1520 on the SATs (out of 1600) and then retake to get a higher score.

if a b is a bad grade...then i am screwed ha

Ditto

 

[acetyl]

What is this the pre-allo board?

Just teasin' youll be fine, dont bother to retake.

Lol. I agree, don't retake the class. Admissions committees look at your grades overall. They understand that sometimes Math professors can be crazy when it comes to exams. Don't sweat it.

 

[MIpharm]

lol, well i guess youre saying i shouldnt retake it unless i dont get in? i've just heard so many crazy stories about pharmd admissions, that i dont know what to do about this. the only ppl ive actually talked to that have gotten in had >3.9's and b.s. or b.a.'s. thats why i worry.

 

[feist80]

i got a b- in precalc but have all A's/A-'s in the rest of my classes including calc, orgo etc (3.77 GPA). should i retake that class? im applying right now for fall 07. Thanks!

this is a no brainer.....of course not!!!

 

[Citrusxoxo]

i got a b- in precalc but have all A's/A-'s in the rest of my classes including calc, orgo etc (3.77 GPA). should i retake that class? im applying right now for fall 07. Thanks!

Do not retake that class

 

[WhoaTasneem]

Do not retake that class

Haaaaa...i got a b and C in my calc series. I'm with the other guy. I am screwd then!

 

[senzabee]

lol, well i guess youre saying i shouldnt retake it unless i dont get in? i've just heard so many crazy stories about pharmd admissions, that i dont know what to do about this. the only ppl ive actually talked to that have gotten in had >3.9's and b.s. or b.a.'s. thats why i worry.

One B- amongst A's and A-'s is nothing. Seriously, the average GPAs at some schools are 3.4-3.6 and your B- in a non-science course won't hurt you. And if you don't like your GPA, want to trade with me?! 😀 But seriously, your B- won't make or break your admissions, or they'd be stupid. You're much better than most applicants (when I clicked on the link to this thread, I seriously expected you to say you got a C in ochem or something).

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

B- in Pre-calc?! OF COURSE YOU SHOULD RETAKE IT!

🙄

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

B- in Pre-calc?! OF COURSE YOU SHOULD RETAKE IT!

🙄

Stop being so "pre-med".

 

[Citrusxoxo]

B- in Pre-calc?! OF COURSE YOU SHOULD RETAKE IT!

🙄

Stop being so "pre-med".

LOL!!!

 

[ttran01]

omg a b in precal. i got a C in pre cal in high school. and precal is waaaay harder than calculus. and i dont think precal is a pre-req for pharm school but dont quote me on that. i wish i had your gpa!!

 

[pharmwannebe2]

omg a b in precal. i got a C in pre cal in high school. and precal is waaaay harder than calculus. and i dont think precal is a pre-req for pharm school but dont quote me on that. i wish i had your gpa!!

sorry your quoted. i agree. but yeah.

pre cal is way harder than calc. on my placement test i placed into precal but i got a 3 on the ap calc exam haha.

 

[MIpharm]

sorry your quoted. i agree. but yeah.

pre cal is way harder than calc. on my placement test i placed into precal but i got a 3 on the ap calc exam haha.

yeah haha you're right, its not that precalc is hard, its the no calculator thing that got me. thanks for all ur input, i guess ill hold off on retaking that.

 

[GatorRxGirl]

Hey I know everyone is different but I made lots of A's and B's but had 7 C's and got into 3 pretty decent schools. I just made up for it by having kick butt EC's, LOR's, PS, and tons of experience.

 

[i.<3.pharmacy]

Hey I know everyone is different but I made lots of A's and B's but had 7 C's and got into 3 pretty decent schools. I just made up for it by having kick butt EC's, LOR's, PS, and tons of experience.

This post is very comforting 😀 !

Which schools were these if I might ask?? I'm applying everywhere, so I'm just a bit curious.

 

[GatorRxGirl]

This post is very comforting 😀 !

Which schools were these if I might ask?? I'm applying everywhere, so I'm just a bit curious.

South, Palm Beach Atlantic, and University of FL

Like I said, everyone is different. I can interview like a champ so that definatley helped me out. If you have any other questions about EC, LOR, and stuff feel free to ask! =)

 

[joygirlx105]

Don't worry if it is only one class. Since the other classes show that you are A's student, you should be okay. I also had C+ for one class and I was fine.

 

[Seveneighty]

Wow, I got a D (yeah, a D!) in calculus, and I still have a chance to get in.

I don't think your B+ should be a problem.