Should I drop this class?!

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PNWDoctor

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Last term of undergrad, I'm taking biochem II, genetics, an upper-level nonscience course for my major and retaking gen chem 1. I got a C- in it early my sophomore year and registered for it before the end of the grade replacement. Now that grade replacement is done and over with, is it worthwhile to still retake? Current AACOMAS uGPA is 3.02 and sGPA is 2.88 (got hit hard by end of grade replacement). If I get all A's this term without gen chem, it will go up to 3.06 and 2.95. With gen chem, 3.08c and 2.99s. Also studying for MCAT, shadowing, and volunteering. Worth it or should I drop it? It's not difficult, just time that could be spent elsewhere. However, I want as many A's for my sGPA as possible. Last day to drop without incurring a W on official transcript is tomorrow and I cannot decide!
 
PNWDoctor said:
Last term of undergrad, I'm taking biochem II, genetics, an upper-level nonscience course for my major and retaking gen chem 1. I got a C- in it early my sophomore year and registered for it before the end of the grade replacement. Now that grade replacement is done and over with, is it worthwhile to still retake? Current AACOMAS uGPA is 3.02 and sGPA is 2.88 (got hit hard by end of grade replacement). If I get all A's this term without gen chem, it will go up to 3.06 and 2.95. With gen chem, 3.08c and 2.99s. Also studying for MCAT, shadowing, and volunteering. Worth it or should I drop it? It's not difficult, just time that could be spent elsewhere. However, I want as many A's for my sGPA as possible. Last day to drop without incurring a W on official transcript is tomorrow and I cannot decide!
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Retake, C- is unacceptable for gen chem
 
Agree with the above. I think a C for prereqs is the minimum you can have for some, if not all, schools.
 
Wouldn't that also drop you into being a part time student? There's no need for you to drop the course, especially considering you need as much help to your GPA as possible.
 
Retake any C- you have in any prereqs you may have other than in gen chem. Most DO schools require a C or better in these classes.
 
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