I've done a search for pass/fail option, and the general consensus is that as long as the pass/fail class is not within your major, it seems to be ok.
My present situation is that I could be forced to take a C in a graduate-level technical elective class. The difference between not pass-failing and pass-failing the class would be about 0.05 on my cumulative GPA (difference between a 3.65 and 3.70). The problem is that this class is within my major. Do you guys think I should just make the class pass-fail if I'm forced to take a C? I've heard that C's look disastrous on a med school transcript regardless. How about if I could pull a B (difference between 3.68 and 3.70)? Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance.
My present situation is that I could be forced to take a C in a graduate-level technical elective class. The difference between not pass-failing and pass-failing the class would be about 0.05 on my cumulative GPA (difference between a 3.65 and 3.70). The problem is that this class is within my major. Do you guys think I should just make the class pass-fail if I'm forced to take a C? I've heard that C's look disastrous on a med school transcript regardless. How about if I could pull a B (difference between 3.68 and 3.70)? Any input is appreciated. Thanks in advance.