Rec Letter from a class I got a C in?

[wildcardallday]

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Hi, I'm new, and can't seem to find my question asked on the search function.

My sophomore year I took intro to molecular biology and got a C (it was part of an overall weak performance my first two years of college). Since then I've worked myself up to a 3.6 total and 3.5 science by graduation (lots of upper division classes). I'm thinking of retaking some of my old poor classes, particularly that one.

Assuming I retake the course, and do well (I plan on acing the s***) out of it, and the professor is willing, would a rec letter from this guy be beneficial to my application as a testament to my improved studying and whatnot? I would specifically ask him to discuss my developments as an improved student and reaffirm that I can succeed in medical school. Thanks for the feedback!

 

[TheShaker]

Sounds like it'll be a really ****ing sexy ass piece of letter. You should get it. Mmm, **** yeah.

 

[slumberjack]

Looking over my letters of rec, I noticed that for all of them I received around a B to A- range. I think this is because I struggled in these classes and was forced to interact more with the professor, who therefore saw my improvement and got to know me more. So I think it wouldnt be too bad of an idea, as long as you are sure he would talk mostly about your improvement and not your lack in ability the first time around.