one bad teacher = post Bacc

[dreghsSC]

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Worst teacher I have ever EVER had. I go to Wake Forest University, where I took a Chem class this summer. A teacher from Salem college (small college in Winston-Salem) tought our class. First day of class he says "you are all probably smarter than me, and I am a bad teacher." ...Ok, then why do you teach? Oh another thing. above 94 = A 94-84 = B 84-74 = C .... you get the point. Ok im sorry but I'm sure you all understand how big of a difference a B is from an A- or a C from a B-... ESPECIALLY at a difficult school. Well go ahead and sign me up for post BACC because I am a rising sophmore and already have 2 C's. (one I deserved for not studying.... and one for his class). Example: he takes of random -2's in the middle of writen problems for no reason. And this last test I had a 96.... oh but wait, a 0/16 makes it an 80. Whats the 0/16 for? Not "using" a chart to solve a problem... but yes, I did use the chart, unfortunantly he failed to say not only do you have to use it, but you have to describe in detail how you used it. THIS WAS NOT A HARD PROBLEM. A fifth grader could have done it in their head. So, my 80 (which should have been a 96) gives me a C in Chemistry.

MORAL:

1) ASK previous students about a teacher.

2) DROP the class immediatly if the professor has a &%@# up grading scale

3) Run as far away as you can if the first thing your teacher says is "you are smarter than me and I am a bad teacher."

4) Ask bad teachers what they mean when they vaguly ask for something in a problem.

5) DO NOT TAKE SUMMER SCHOOL AT YOUR SCHOOL WITH A TEACHER FROM AN EASIER SCHOOL. They are trying to prove something and usually succeed by almost failing your entire class.

...so BACC here I come, oh keep in mind I just finished my Freshmen year at Wake.

 

[VFrank]

You don't need to decide after your FRESHMAN YEAR that you need to go to a post-Bac school. Just do better from here on out and have your trends in GPA explain the situation for you. Lots of people mess up freshman year, it's NOT that big of a deal.

 

[exmike]

dude you're a freshie, youll never survive premed if you think youll have to do a postbacc b/c of one botched class!

 

[Zweihander]

While I understand your aggravation, you need to calm down dude. I got Cs in two classes and it was *my* fault, and I still got in to schools just fine. If you're gonna screw up, freshman year is the year to do it in. As long as the trend in your grades goes up and not down, you don't have to worry too much.

happy truckin'

 

[dreghsSC]

technically 2 classes. I have 2 C's now... I KNOW thats not going to go over well. The thing thats pissing me off though is that it should have been an A but now im basically screwed for med school. I know that even one C looks bad.

By the way.. what schools did you get in. I want to go to MUSC. I am in state so that may help some. Should I retake one or both of the classes I got C's in?

 

[Medikit]

Geez, you should have dropped the class as soon as he introduced himself as a bad teacher.

You can still get a good grade with Two C's. Start piling on A's (Easier said than done).

 

[thewzdoc]

oh keep in mind I just finished my Freshmen year at Wake.

Get a grip.....you'll have plenty of "bad" professors along the way. You make the most of it. If you stress about this one class this much you'll burnout way before you get within throwing distance of a medical school.

Plus this is chemistry?it?s not like the prof can insert any subjectivity into the curriculum. You will be either correct or incorrect. If you disagree with the prof then get proof and meet with him during office hours (don?t try to be a hero and call him out in class).

 

[VFrank]

technically 2 classes. I have 2 C's now... I KNOW thats not going to go over well. The thing thats pissing me off though is that it should have been an A but now im basically screwed for med school. I know that even one C looks bad.

By the way.. what schools did you get in. I want to go to MUSC. I am in state so that may help some. Should I retake one or both of the classes I got C's in?

You really seriously need to chill out. You're one of the reasons premeds get a bad reputation (neurotic). You are not screwed for medical school by any means. Take a valium, take a nap, get laid, and try to enjoy yourself a little. Being overly stressed will not help at all (trust me, I know).

 

[samurai_lincoln]

You really seriously need to chill out. You're one of the reasons premeds get a bad reputation (neurotic). You are not screwed for medical school by any means. Take a valium, take a nap, get laid, and try to enjoy yourself a little. Being overly stressed will not help at all (trust me, I know).

Pot... kettle... high school classes at Penn

 

[VFrank]

Pot... kettle... high school classes at Penn

Advisor's fault!!! 😉

 

[fullefect1]

From now on I am ammediatly dropping the class when professors have wierd grading systems. I Can't Stand Them!

 

[skiz knot]

The OP has now received two C's as a Frosh. Maybe s/he should just drop out of college now, since he has no chance of becoming anything in life.

These people make me laugh.

 

[spongiebob]

there are BAD professors everywhere@ i've had a few too. 🙁

check www.ratemyprofessors.com , they might have your school listed for professor ratings.

Good luck 🙂

 

[akpete]

technically 2 classes. I have 2 C's now... I KNOW thats not going to go over well. The thing thats pissing me off though is that it should have been an A but now im basically screwed for med school. I know that even one C looks bad.

By the way.. what schools did you get in. I want to go to MUSC. I am in state so that may help some. Should I retake one or both of the classes I got C's in?

just start drinking now. you have nothing in life to look forward to achieving.

 

[ussdfiant]

Worst teacher I have ever EVER had. I go to Wake Forest University, where I took a Chem class this summer. A teacher from Salem college (small college in Winston-Salem) tought our class. First day of class he says "you are all probably smarter than me, and I am a bad teacher." ...Ok, then why do you teach? Oh another thing. above 94 = A 94-84 = B 84-74 = C .... you get the point. Ok im sorry but I'm sure you all understand how big of a difference a B is from an A- or a C from a B-... ESPECIALLY at a difficult school. Well go ahead and sign me up for post BACC because I am a rising sophmore and already have 2 C's. (one I deserved for not studying.... and one for his class). Example: he takes of random -2's in the middle of writen problems for no reason. And this last test I had a 96.... oh but wait, a 0/16 makes it an 80. Whats the 0/16 for? Not "using" a chart to solve a problem... but yes, I did use the chart, unfortunantly he failed to say not only do you have to use it, but you have to describe in detail how you used it. THIS WAS NOT A HARD PROBLEM. A fifth grader could have done it in their head. So, my 80 (which should have been a 96) gives me a C in Chemistry.

MORAL:

1) ASK previous students about a teacher.

2) DROP the class immediatly if the professor has a &%@# up grading scale

3) Run as far away as you can if the first thing your teacher says is "you are smarter than me and I am a bad teacher."

4) Ask bad teachers what they mean when they vaguly ask for something in a problem.

5) DO NOT TAKE SUMMER SCHOOL AT YOUR SCHOOL WITH A TEACHER FROM AN EASIER SCHOOL. They are trying to prove something and usually succeed by almost failing your entire class.

...so BACC here I come, oh keep in mind I just finished my Freshmen year at Wake.

silvereyes, is that you????