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  1. Virgil

    Virgil Hi hi!
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    Question: I received a C in General Biology I and a B+ on General Biology II, but I received a 5 on the AP Biology exam in high school. I was going to skip these classes but decided to take them in college to help keep them fresh for the MCAT. Being hit hard by college, I did not do as well as I anticipated. Is there a way I can apply the AP credits and disregard the grades I received?

    Note: I am, in no way, trying to bypass or cheat the system. I am just wondering, because this would do wonders for my GPA. Thank you. :)
     
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    Unfortunately, no. Any course you take in college is counted towards your GPA.
     
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    #2 ADeadLois, Aug 1, 2006
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    exactly. you can't bypass it with AP because you have to submit all your transcripts and that grade will forever be on your transcript
     
    #3 joanofarc0907, Aug 1, 2006
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    nope, you're stuck with them now. Don't worry. I took AP bio and then went on to get a C in college by not going to class. So long as the rest of your transcript looks good, you should be fine.
     
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    #4 deuist, Aug 1, 2006
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    Sweet. Thanks! :)
     
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