Pass or No Pass for Physiology

[Ortho88]

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I'm currently taking physiology course in a very competitive UC.
I failed my first midterm badly, like a C. I was just wondering whether I should take this course as a P/NP basis instead of grade letter. Since I'm switching major, this physiology course will not be counted toward my major. What's best to do? Should I continue the course as grade basis or P/NP?

FYI: I calculated what I have to get on the 2nd midterm and the final. I basically have to ace both of them in order to get a B+ tops in class. However it will definitely shrink my GPA. What's the better option?

 

[preOMFS]

My two cents: Go for the letter grade and dominate your next two tests.

1. It may give you something to talk about at interviews (dealing with adversity, blah, blah)

2. If you really learn the info (by studying hard for the letter grade) it will make it that much easier when you re-learn it again in d-school.

 

[DrRoyal Pains]

I agree with ortho88. Stay with it. It is not required by dental schools, but it is recommended. Also, I have not taken the DAT yet (I plan on writing this summer), but it may help you with some questions on the biology section as well.

 

[DunStopBelievin]

I'm currently taking physiology course in a very competitive UC.
I failed my first midterm badly, like a C. I was just wondering whether I should take this course as a P/NP basis instead of grade letter. Since I'm switching major, this physiology course will not be counted toward my major. What's best to do? Should I continue the course as grade basis or P/NP?

FYI: I calculated what I have to get on the 2nd midterm and the final. I basically have to ace both of them in order to get a B+ tops in class. However it will definitely shrink my GPA. What's the better option?

sounds like phy sci 107 at ucla. lol...

 

[psychoboylol123]

You should definitely stay with grade letter and try to ace the last two tests to get B+. Even you will switch major, but physiology is one of very recommended courses. If you decide to do P/F or W, dental schools will consider it's a negative sign on your application. 😎

 

[tnacilppadeliaf]

Whatever you do don't take it P/NP, just try hard and get a B or Withdraw, a pass shows a lack of effort and they'll probably assume u got a c-

 

[CANgnome]

What about not taking classes for credit?

I'm sitting in a Microbiology course at a University currently as a non-credit course because I want to take microbiology but I have taken similar courses at another University before. It'll show up on my transcript of course, for 0 credit hours.

I'm already accepted into a DS.

 

[UCLAzy]

i was gonna say take it p/np but the overwhelming majority seems to disagree.

because it is one of those courses dental schools SUGGEST but dont REQUIRE, i would think that as long as you have the exposure it'll be fine. after all, in dschool you go over the undergrad material in a week or two..

 

[dantemac]

physiology is a cornerstone class for any application. Try to keep the letter grade, and moreover try to get it up to an A or B.

 

[dentalWorks]

I'm currently taking physiology course in a very competitive UC.
I failed my first midterm badly, like a C. I was just wondering whether I should take this course as a P/NP basis instead of grade letter. Since I'm switching major, this physiology course will not be counted toward my major. What's best to do? Should I continue the course as grade basis or P/NP?

FYI: I calculated what I have to get on the 2nd midterm and the final. I basically have to ace both of them in order to get a B+ tops in class. However it will definitely shrink my GPA. What's the better option?

am I the only one who read this? How did you fail with a C 😕

Dude, its not like this class will COMPLETELY define your application. So you end up with a less-than-desirable grade, big deal, as long as your overall numbers are solid, I'd say stay with it, don't switch to pass/fail

On the other hand, if your GPA is currently struggling, and ur trying ur best to bring it up, sure, the pass/fail option is "strategically" ur best bet.