Retaking Classes as a University Graduate.

[dahmsom]

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Hello,
I am having a hard time getting into a Post Bacc Program. I recently graduated from UC Irvine and I didn't really graduate with a high GPA. I just got rejected from KGI's Post Bacc program and Western's master program. I was wondering what admissions think if I retook classes that i got C- in such as Statistics, and one bio classes. I also got C's in my organic chemistry class, should i retake the organic chem series at a city college? its cheaper.

I am seeking advice on what should I do. All comments appreciated.

 

[gyngyn]

Hello,
I am having a hard time getting into a Post Bacc Program. I recently graduated from UC Irvine and I didn't really graduate with a high GPA. I just got rejected from KGI's Post Bacc program and Western's master program. I was wondering what admissions think if I retook classes that i got C- in such as Statistics, and one bio classes. I also got C's in my organic chemistry class, should i retake the organic chem series at a city college? its cheaper.

I am seeking advice on what should I do. All comments appreciated.

Have you looked into AACOMAS's grade replacement policy?

 

[dahmsom]

i have I'm not 100% sure how the replacement grade works out for D.O schools.

 

[medic86]

i have I'm not 100% sure how the replacement grade works out for D.O schools.

It's easy.

1: You retake the same class, preferably at the same school.

2: If you get a higher grade, your old grade will not be factored into your GPA.

 

[Goro]

Retake any F/D/C science coursework and the higher grade is the one that counts. Does wonders for the old GPA!

i have I'm not 100% sure how the replacement grade works out for D.O schools.

 

[senzen]

OP remember grade replacement works only when you retake the same class that is equivalent or higher in the number of credits (as far as I know)!

An example of where grade replacement wouldn't work:

5 credit Gen Chem class: D

4 credit Gen Chem class (retake): A

It would not replace it in this case because it's less than the original 5 credit class. It would work if it was another 5 credit (or higher) Gen Chem class.

Good luck!

 

[dahmsom]

What happens if you would take it at a community college? I know its a big debate right now in student doc premed. LOL. what happens if i took ochem 4 units and at community college its 5 units?

 

[senzen]

As far as I know, community college credits are acceptable for DO schools!

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

Retake any F/D/C science coursework and the higher grade is the one that counts. Does wonders for the old GPA!

Does the adcom still see both grades though?

 

[senzen]

Yes.

Does the adcom still see both grades though?

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

Yes.

I have to wonder to what extent grade replacement can save someone then? The adcom can still do the math and it's not exactly hard to guestimate someone's gpa.

 

[ridethecliche]

Fyi, this is why curriculum and teaching style is super important in med school.
If pbl sessions are mandatory and you hate them, you'll be in for a fun ride.

 

[Goro]

We recognize that the you of now is not the you of then.

I have to wonder to what extent grade replacement can save someone then? The adcom can still do the math and it's not exactly hard to guestimate someone's gpa.

 

[Spirit of the Student Doc]

We recognize that the you of now is not the you of then.

Aww😍 Thank you so much. I've met so many awesome D.O.'s in the last year and to think I didn't even know what it was before that. You all just seem more down to earth👍