Re-taking classes

[Muscles00GT]

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I didn't perform so well in my first year science courses and plan to retake my second gen. chem. I'm currently finishing up my 4th semester and was wondering is there is a good or bad time to retake classes? I plan on taking the MCAT in April of 2008 (ill be 6th semester at this time) and my plan is to retake the class during the summer at home either at a branch campus or community college. Does it really matter if I wait until after I take the MCAT's to repeat the course (summer of 2008)?

 

[almo88]

I think you should re-take those classes before you turn in your application to AACOMAS, that way your GPA will be higher and you will have a better chance of an interview/acceptance sooner!

 

[sfreem361]

ou definately have time, if your only in your fourth semester, just make sure this is somethingyou really want to do...you have time to get back on track

 

[Muscles00GT]

thanks for the replies. I might end up re-taking it this summer. I'm still trying to figure out the whole registration and my summer schedule. I know the credits will transfer, just have to figure out if I can fit it in.

 

[blues91776]

off a tangent, what's the disadvantage or is it possible to submit the aacomas app before getting grades from a retake course and include the changed grades in the supp app?

I'm retaking a course in the summer while also applying.

thanks

 

[GreenShirt]

off a tangent, what's the disadvantage or is it possible to submit the aacomas app before getting grades from a retake course and include the changed grades in the supp app?

I'm retaking a course in the summer while also applying.

thanks

One course isn't going to have huge impact on your GPA. The only reason to delay is if you're below the minimum GPA required for a supp at a particular school.

 

[GreenShirt]

Retaking courses is only bad if you have to retake 20 of them. One or two doesn't hurt and will boost your AACOMAS GPA. You can wait to retake until you take the MCAT. It might be better to have your whole summer to focus on the MCAT rather than both.