P/NP or drop with a W

[Rayan Jouny]

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Hello, I am currently enrolled in an introductory physics class, which is a core course for my major. I overestimated myself and saturated my schedule with work and internships, leaving me too busy to study sufficiently for the course. I then changed it from a Letter grade to a P/NP, aiming to re-take it later with a letter grade. The grading option for this course is now fixed.

I received mixed advice as to whether P/NP or dropping with a W is the better option for medical school admissions. Can someone please clarify which is better for medical school admissions?

 

[Nontrad_FL_LGBT]

Neither affect your GPA, doubt it matters.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

NP doesn't affect your GPA but would be "worse." If you're too busy, ask your academic advisors and withdraw from the class. Pick it up later.

 

[GoSpursGo]

There is no real difference between P and W if you re-take the class later. Obviously NP looks bad but at least it doesn't affect your GPA.

From a practical standpoint I would think W would make more sense, as it seems like a waste of time to continue trying to pass a class that you know you're going to need to retake later.