Pre-Req Question

[bubbajones]

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I made a C- in one of my premed pre-req requirements about a year ago. Can I still apply to various schools or do I have to have a "C" does a + or - matter?

 

[Apparition]

I think you need a C, without the minus. If you're applying this year, you can indicate that you intend to retake the class.

 

[bubbajones]

does it matter? It's just a variaton of a C. My prof told me that a C is a C. It doesnt matter if it has a plus or minus. Is this true? Has anyone been in this dilemma?

 

[bubbajones]

bump

 

[medicomel]

it depends on what the rest of your transcript looks like in regards to your other prereqs. If there's a bunch of B's and C's in there, you might want to retake it. If this is out of the ordinary, then don't. Adcoms will see it as an abberation.

I had a C- in a chem course during undergrad and had the same fears that you did. I emailed a bunch of schools who all told me to take upper level science courses to boost my BCPM instead of retaking a class. Also, they repeated what I said above, that one C- will not deter me from getting into med school if I did well on my other science courses.

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

ofcourse a minus matters its so hidous looking like some horrid sash...but its ok i have 2 C-s and i am applying
we can be MINUS YOUR HIGHNESS buddies

 

[medicomel]

I'm down with that!

 

[DieselPetrolGrl]

I'm down with that!

damn you red koolaid man ..im sad..i wish i had some red koolaid..
so many Cs with minuses

 

[medicomel]

Might I add I had two C- 's...one for intro psych and one for gen chem II...
🙁

Oh well!

 

[Ghost]

hey bub,

i would call each of the texas schools admissions offices to make sure. it would suck to go through the whole process of applying, only to find out it doesn't count.

 

[sistahnik]

so its ok to take upper level and not retake the class? what if you have a D?

 

[Ghost]

so its ok to take upper level and not retake the class? what if you have a D?

no, if you get a d, you have to repeat it (if it's a premed requirement).

 

[KHep]

If you look in the MSAR, most schools write that they will not take any prereqs in which you have earned less than a C, so I would think the D DEFINITELY needs to be retaken. I wouldn't chance it.

 

[sistahnik]

thanks ghost!! 👍

 

[bigdan]

Bubba-
Our premed advisor (Binghamton Univ) believes that a C- is NOT credited as a C, and that the course doesn't count. I understand that it is a C (C+, C, or C-), so I agree with you there, but it is a lower grade point, so they're not truly equal.

All this being said, I have heard of schools waiving a requirement or two if the circumstances were right. Maybe call your favorite schools and ask? And getting a big smash on the MCAT wouldn't hurt at all...

Good luck.

dc

 

[medicomel]

A C- is a passing grade, so it will satisfy the requirement. The Committee
will see all your grades and thus the upward trend.--------

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