Quick nontraditional admissions question...

[cleverusername8]

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Good afternoon,

I am a part-time student hoping to make a career change. I was taking organic chemistry online (from accredited, state univ) but not doing too well (online = bad idea). Since I would eventually have to go back to school anyway, I was wondering if I could just not request a transcript from the online school and retake organic chem at a traditional university.

I was wondering if a med school would require me to show that C (or however it turns out) on my transcript, or if they would find out somehow? Technically I can still drop the class at this point...

Thanks for your help!

 

[DrMom]

If they find out after the fact, it could lead to dismissal from school. It is best to be completely upfront with any courses you have taken and turn in all of your transcripts.

 

[cleverusername8]

Sigh. That's what I was afraid of. Thanks...

 

[Ebete]

Good afternoon,

I am a part-time student hoping to make a career change. I was taking organic chemistry online (from accredited, state univ) but not doing too well (online = bad idea). Since I would eventually have to go back to school anyway, I was wondering if I could just not request a transcript from the online school and retake organic chem at a traditional university.

I was wondering if a med school would require me to show that C (or however it turns out) on my transcript, or if they would find out somehow? Technically I can still drop the class at this point...

Thanks for your help!

If you can still drop it with a WD (withdrawl) grade and explain to the adcom your reason for doing so (and not because you were doing bad) it should be fine. Don't hide anything on your application because if it comes out in the end, you're done!

 

[sgtbrushes]

Yes, if you're going to get a C or a D, I would withdraw, and re-take it in a traditional classroom. Withdrawing will only cost you the money, whereas a C or D will bring your GPA down. When it finally comes time to interview, just say "busy with non-acedmic aspects of life (work/ family), couldn't realistically dedicate myself to learning the material" or something like that.

 

[BennieBlanco]

Good afternoon,

I am a part-time student hoping to make a career change. I was taking organic chemistry online (from accredited, state univ) but not doing too well (online = bad idea). Since I would eventually have to go back to school anyway, I was wondering if I could just not request a transcript from the online school and retake organic chem at a traditional university.

I was wondering if a med school would require me to show that C (or however it turns out) on my transcript, or if they would find out somehow? Technically I can still drop the class at this point...

Thanks for your help!

Translation: Should I omit the truth?

Answer: The truth will set you free.

 

[ArkansasRanger]

Just curious here...

How could the medical school find out what colleges a person attended without being provided with the pertinent documentation? Even if an official at the medical school found out that then he still could not independently solicit one's records from another institution.

 

[Tekar]

Good afternoon,

I am a part-time student hoping to make a career change. I was taking organic chemistry online (from accredited, state univ) but not doing too well (online = bad idea). Since I would eventually have to go back to school anyway, I was wondering if I could just not request a transcript from the online school and retake organic chem at a traditional university.

I was wondering if a med school would require me to show that C (or however it turns out) on my transcript, or if they would find out somehow? Technically I can still drop the class at this point...

Thanks for your help!

I got a C in my second semester OChem and talked about it in my interview in a laughing sort of way. "I learned one should not try to work nights and attend organic chemistry lecture in between.. it's not very conducive to learning. Tell them of the mistake you feel you made in attempting to take the course in an on-line format and retake it in a format better fitting your style.

 

[futureboy]

Just curious here...

How could the medical school find out what colleges a person attended without being provided with the pertinent documentation? Even if an official at the medical school found out that then he still could not independently solicit one's records from another institution.

There were some threads a while back that discussed the issue of disclosure of previous academic work. There is a database available to schools that can be searched to verify previous academic work. It's not foolproof, but there is a good chance that someone omitting coursework will be caught.

Regarding your second sentence, the applicant's signature on the application probably authorizes the release of any and all academic records to the medical school.

 

[icalz]

Good afternoon,

I am a part-time student hoping to make a career change. I was taking organic chemistry online (from accredited, state univ) but not doing too well (online = bad idea). Since I would eventually have to go back to school anyway, I was wondering if I could just not request a transcript from the online school and retake organic chem at a traditional university.

I was wondering if a med school would require me to show that C (or however it turns out) on my transcript, or if they would find out somehow? Technically I can still drop the class at this point...

Thanks for your help!

Very, very, very bad idea. Take the C and then retake the class and get an A. Failure to disclose a grade will result in a complete dismissal of your application and/or withdrawal of any offers.

Drop it...if you have one W no one will even ask you about it. Heck, I think I have 3 W's and after four interviews not one person asked about it. Be smart, don't try for any short cuts or quick fixes. Do the work.

 

[ArkansasRanger]

There were some threads a while back that discussed the issue of disclosure of previous academic work. There is a database available to schools that can be searched to verify previous academic work. It's not foolproof, but there is a good chance that someone omitting coursework will be caught.

Regarding your second sentence, the applicant's signature on the application probably authorizes the release of any and all academic records to the medical school.

That's why you always read before you sign.