Retakes

[quynhhuong]

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I got a C- in Intro Genetics at UW and retaking it at another institution - PSU. However, the genetics class at UW has 5 credits and the one I'm taking has 4. Does it still count and replace the old grade?
btw, the two classes are equivalent.

 

[PunkmedGirl]

I got a C- in Intro Genetics at UW and retaking it at another institution - PSU. However, the genetics class at UW has 5 credits and the one I'm taking has 4. Does it still count and replace the old grade?
btw, the two classes are equivalent.

That would be a negative. The class that you are retaking must have the same or more credits than the class you want to replace.

 

[quynhhuong]

oh shoot. I'm retaking it right now and doing so well. But they cover the same materials though. Should I ask the department for a signature saying that they're equivalent and possible to replace?

 

[PunkmedGirl]

oh shoot. I'm retaking it right now and doing so well. But they cover the same materials though. Should I ask the department for a signature saying that they're equivalent and possible to replace?

I don't think that will really work, its the guidelines set by AACOMAS. You can try but I doubt it works.

 

[quynhhuong]

Originally Posted by PunkmedGirl
I don't think that will really work, its the guidelines set by AACOMAS. You can try but I doubt it works.

Where can I find this guideline on AACOMAS???

 

[PunkmedGirl]

Now that I don't know...BUT you can always email them and ask then about it.

 

[quynhhuong]

Thank you so much for the inputs. U r super nice and quick 😉!
Have a wonderful evening!

 

[PunkmedGirl]

Thank you so much for the inputs. U r super nice and quick 😉!
Have a wonderful evening!

No problem.🙂

 

[bryce]

Thank you so much for the inputs. U r super nice and quick 😉!
Have a wonderful evening!

Have you received a response back? I am sorta in the same boat
Bryce

 

[quynhhuong]

No replies yet. I'm expecting a call back next week and I'll let you know. 🙂

 

[bryce]

No replies yet. I'm expecting a call back next week and I'll let you know. 🙂

Hey thanks a bunch.
Bryce

 

[Chocolate Bear]

Where can I find this guideline on AACOMAS???

Well, last year's AACOMAS instructions are here:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=11448&d=1227778889

However, they don't mention the part about the retake needing to be greater than or equal to the number of credit hours as the original course. I think this piece of intel was gleaned after many of us called/emailed with this question. Maybe they will change the rule for this year or you can get them to allow it. Either way, let us know what they say!

 

[quynhhuong]

I just called them again and here's the news:

Doesn't matter if the class is 1 less or more credit, as long as they are equivalent. The AACOMAS only replaces the TERM GRADE when u r retaking a specific class.

So Bryce, don't worry too much, my friend!

 

[PunkmedGirl]

I just called them again and here's the news:

Doesn't matter if the class is 1 less or more credit, as long as they are equivalent. The AACOMAS only replaces the TERM GRADE when u r retaking a specific class.

So Bryce, don't worry too much, my friend!

I stand corrected.😀

 

[bryce]

I just called them again and here's the news:

Doesn't matter if the class is 1 less or more credit, as long as they are equivalent. The AACOMAS only replaces the TERM GRADE when u r retaking a specific class.

So Bryce, don't worry too much, my friend!

Quynhhuong -
You're the man... errr, person👍

 

[Chocolate Bear]

The AACOMAS only replaces the TERM GRADE when u r retaking a specific class.

Can you give an example, as I'm 😕

 

[quynhhuong]

Quote:
Originally Posted by quynhhuong
The AACOMAS only replaces the TERM GRADE when u r retaking a specific class.

Can you give an example, as I'm 😕

So here's the thing. I took genetics at UW for 5 credits, got a bad grade and I'm taking another genetics class at PSU, but only for 4 credits. I believe I'm getting A in that class. I know that these 2 classes are equivalent. The AACOMAS will replace my A for the bad grade even though i'm replacing a 5 credits class with a 4 credits class.

I think they r being very understanding 'cause not all Universities offer the same credit for the same course, as in my situation.

 

[Chocolate Bear]

So here's the thing. I took genetics at UW for 5 credits, got a bad grade and I'm taking another genetics class at PSU, but only for 4 credits. I believe I'm getting A in that class. I know that these 2 classes are equivalent. The AACOMAS will replace my A for the bad grade even though i'm replacing a 5 credits class with a 4 credits class.

I think they r being very understanding 'cause not all Universities offer the same credit for the same course, as in my situation.

Glad to hear it, and thanks for clearing this up! 👍👍

 

[quynhhuong]

no prob. n thank you for ur great advice in other threads. I find lots of urs very helpful.

 

[Boilermaker]

I am wondering if I can retake a course after my degree is complete and have that affect the osteopathic admissions gpa? I am above the 3 point mark in science and cum gpa in chem engineering and just want to retake this class because my gpa would bump up a decent amount for osteopathic schools.

Also, are MS degrees averaged into the GPA or looked at separately? I would almost prefer them averaged in. Are other post-bacc courses averaged in or looked at separately? Is post-bacc/masters work looked at the same in osteopathic and allopathic application processes?

 

[quynhhuong]

Originally Posted by Boilermaker:
I am wondering if I can retake a course after my degree is complete and have that affect the osteopathic admissions gpa? I am above the 3 point mark in science and cum gpa in chem engineering and just want to retake this class because my gpa would bump up a decent amount for osteopathic schools.

Also, are MS degrees averaged into the GPA or looked at separately? I would almost prefer them averaged in. Are other post-bacc courses averaged in or looked at separately? Is post-bacc/masters work looked at the same in osteopathic and allopathic application processes?

My GPA is 3.17 and I'm just retaking 2 classes (post-bacc) to show that I'm capable of dealing with these kinds of materials (genetics & biochem) and to raise my GPA up so that I could become more competitive.
1. MS degree is completely different from ur Bachelor degree GPA. They only take into account seeing that u r doing well with higher level materials.
2. For DO schools, all of ur retakes can be used to replace ur old grades. If u got a D in Ochem, retake it and get an A, they will only take the A when calculate for ur cGPA. ~ which is very nice. However, Allo schools average ur retakes and old grades - A+D/2.

 

[quynhhuong]

Would going from a C to a B- make a difference? 🙁

 

[cuvm37]

thanks you just answered my question too i was so worried! i'm in the same boat; just wondering so will the new grade automatically replace the old one on AACOMAS and re-calculate your gpa before being sent to all the schools or how does that work?

 

[PunkmedGirl]

thanks you just answered my question too i was so worried! i'm in the same boat; just wondering so will the new grade automatically replace the old one on AACOMAS and re-calculate your gpa before being sent to all the schools or how does that work?

LOL.......Man this is the thread I was thinking about when I answered yours. My memory kinda sucks.