personal statement question

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I got a C in calc 1 and calc 2. I also got a C in another course but it was not a prepharm course. I know that you should explain any bad grades in the ps, but i was wondering if it is worth mentioning. Its kind of hard finding a place to work that in. I don't want to distract from why i want to be a pharmacist and what experiences taught me. Can any of you give me advice?

 

[pearljam5a1]

I wouldn't mention it in your PS but I would be prepared to talk about it in any potential interviews. I don't think putting a spotlight on a slight blemish in your academics would be a good idea. Highlight your positives, not your negatives.

The only time I think mentioning bad grades is appropriate is when they are extremely bad and in your case I don't think this applies. Good luck!

 

[cschellh]

I got a C in calc 1 and calc 2. I also got a C in another course but it was not a prepharm course. I know that you should explain any bad grades in the ps, but i was wondering if it is worth mentioning. Its kind of hard finding a place to work that in. I don't want to distract from why i want to be a pharmacist and what experiences taught me. Can any of you give me advice?

Having a C or 2 isn't going to kill your app.. I wouldn't talk about it in your PS. As the above poster mentioned, I would be prepared to chat about it in your interview (if it is open file!)

Good luck!

 

[themulya]

Unless you feel that your grades helped you become a better candidate, I wouldn't bring them up in your ps. Like you said, there are other reasons that are more relevant to why you choose pharmacy and why you would be a good student. Plus the fact that you only have a couple of C's in you prepharm course work, I don't think it's that big of a drag on your application. Like the others said above, do be prepared to answer questions about those grades, but I doubt a couple of C's in calc will get you to many questions about them.

 

[ffpickle]

If you did really well on the math section of the PCAT, you could address your bad grades.

 

[busyizzy]

A few Cs are not bad. Talking about them will only draw the spotlight away from you and onto your Cs. If asked, then talk/explain. Otherwise, talk about why you're great.