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Retaking an AP course

Started by rgerwin
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rgerwin

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Hello. I graduated in 2001, but had passed out of Bio 101, so I haven't taken it since 1996. My first MCAT needed some work, and I find it's mostly b/c i'm so far out of college, I'm, not fresh in the material. My science GPA could use a little help, as well, so I'm planning on reteaking my worst grade, which is Chem 2. However, I was also thinking of taking Bio 101, to help with my MCAT score and GPA. Can anyone tell me if this is a stupid choice?

Thanks
 
rgerwin said:
Hello. I graduated in 2001, but had passed out of Bio 101, so I haven't taken it since 1996. My first MCAT needed some work, and I find it's mostly b/c i'm so far out of college, I'm, not fresh in the material. My science GPA could use a little help, as well, so I'm planning on reteaking my worst grade, which is Chem 2. However, I was also thinking of taking Bio 101, to help with my MCAT score and GPA. Can anyone tell me if this is a stupid choice?

Thanks
sounds like a great idea. you said you never took it right...because you tested out or something. so yeah...at this point its probably and easy A for you. I would take it.