Retake C or take higher level chem?

[adviceplz]

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A postbac student here, took gen chem1 and gen chem2 in undergrad, grade in both classes were C. Not sure if I should retake the classes I made C in, or take higher level chem classes (such as inorganic chem, physical chem, etc?) Grades in postbac Organic Chem 1 and 2 are A- and B+

 

[advair250]

Retake

 

[Ask]

What degree did you graduate with in undergrad? Aren't you supposed to take all the premed pre-requisites in a postbacc program?

 

[adviceplz]

the postbac I am currently enrolled in, does not require all premed reqs repeat

 

[DrWily]

retake

 

[MedPR]

retake.

 

[Ask]

In that case I would utilize the opportunity to retake, there is no need to take upper-division chemistry classes.

 

[adviceplz]

My postbac program which is kind of second degree program as well offers a second degree in Biology. I was thinking of registering for a bunch of higher level Bio classes to fulfill the major requirement, but from everyone's feedback it looks like its more important to retake the Cs and Ds from undergrad. My undergrad gpa was in Psychology. Still trying to decide if I should focus on getting the Bio degree or just retake the Cs I had from undergrad, and may be take a few other higher level bio classes as well

 

[DrWily]

My postbac program which is kind of second degree program as well offers a second degree in Biology. I was thinking of registering for a bunch of higher level Bio classes to fulfill the major requirement, but from everyone's feedback it looks like its more important to retake the Cs and Ds from undergrad. My undergrad gpa was in Psychology. Still trying to decide if I should focus on getting the Bio degree or just retake the Cs I had from undergrad, and may be take a few other higher level bio classes as well

That depends on your current GPAs. If they are low, then retakes will increase it faster. If they are decent GPAs, then adding a second degree is a more favorable option.

 

[JaBoomDay]

I was given the advice that it's better to elect to take an upper level class than to repeat a course. However, I chose to be bold and do both. I did badly in gen chem 1 and then retook it again for a better grade. Then I elected to take some really awful/difficult biochemistry courses to drive the point home that I'm not a chem ****. I went all the way to biochem 3. This only works if you can be sure you can get B's or A's (best if you can pull off A's). I think this really worked out in my favor and I'm so glad I did it even though the classes were really grueling.

 

[MedPR]

I was given the advice that it's better to elect to take an upper level class than to repeat a course. However, I chose to be bold and do both. I did badly in gen chem 1 and then retook it again for a better grade. Then I elected to take some really awful/difficult biochemistry courses to drive the point home that I'm not a chem ****. I went all the way to biochem 3. This only works if you can be sure you can get B's or A's (best if you can pull off A's). I think this really worked out in my favor and I'm so glad I did it even though the classes were really grueling.

+1. I did both as well but the only upper-levels I took were bio. Plus, upper level bio is much easier than upper level chem. I retook Chem and took upper-level bios.

 

[advair250]

I guess I should've taken more into consideration when I simply said to retake.

I'll be retaking my 2 chem's, but before that happens i'll have already taken 6 upper level bio's.

As far as GPA is concerned though, retaking the lower levels for me makes the most difference in my sGPA.

 

[MedPR]

I guess I should've taken more into consideration when I simply said to retake.

I'll be retaking my 2 chem's, but before that happens i'll have already taken 6 upper level bio's.

As far as GPA is concerned though, retaking the lower levels for me makes the most difference in my sGPA.

And it will for everyone with a C or worse.

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

Retake if you think you can make a B or better, if not then don't. I made a B in Physics I, and I certainly won't retake it because I know I absolutely can't do better (you get the point).

 

[adviceplz]

Thanks for the responses!

According to the AACOMAS gpa calculator, my cgpa is 3.02 and science gpa is 2.99. I should probably focus on repeating the Gen Chem1 and 2 in which is had C, and PhysicsII in which I had a C+.

 

[xXIDaShizIXx]

Thanks for the responses!

According to the AACOMAS gpa calculator, my cgpa is 3.02 and science gpa is 2.99. I should probably focus on repeating the Gen Chem1 and 2 in which is had C, and PhysicsII in which I had a C+.

I'd focus on gen chem 1 and 2. Physics II was evil at my school.

 

[MedPR]

Retake if you think you can make a B or better, if not then don't. I made a B in Physics I, and I certainly won't retake it because I know I absolutely can't do better (you get the point).

There's no reason why you can't get an A in a class you are retaking.

 

[Quester]

There's no reason why you can't get an A in a class you are retaking.

I dunno man, I think it really depends on the prof as well. For things like physics, I thought I understood everything until I take my test and go 😱. I didn't retake physics but when I got a B in physics II, I ran with it. No way in hell that I would've done any better the second time around; maybe, just maybe with easier prof...yeah.

 

[Beandog]

I dunno man, I think it really depends on the prof as well. For things like physics, I thought I understood everything until I take my test and go 😱. I didn't retake physics but when I got a B in physics II, I ran with it. No way in hell that I would've done any better the second time around; maybe, just maybe with easier prof...yeah.

I'd go with that alot depends on the prof, but 2nd time around (I'm about to start my fall semester gen chem 1 retake) you should have less fumbling to grasp concepts which equals more time to hammer down the knowledge and be prepared come test time.

I'm saying, I like my odds of getting an "A" in the class if I had already gone through the material a time around before.