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Hey guys thanks in advance
So here's what's up: I've been getting sick a lot this semester and I don't know why. But for whatever reason, I've basically been sick for a month. School's been going on for a little over a month now.
I'm currently taking 12 hours of credits, and I've got a major leadership role this semester/year. On top of that, I'm studying for a retake of the MCAT on January 23 and I'm in a Princeton online class. My question is, should I drop a class and go to 9 hrs to do this? How will medical schools view this? Is it weak sauce? I've got a W from 3 semesters ago on my transcript but it's not a trend or anything. The princeton class can be considered an additional 10 hours of class.
I really wouldn't be considered this as much if I hadn't been sick as bad as I've been this past month.
Pros:
9 hrs = more time to study for MCAT
A W will not affect my GPA
Cons:
No longer considered a full time student
Lose scholarship eligibility (but I'm a senior anyway and have 1 semester eligible anyway after this one)
So here's what's up: I've been getting sick a lot this semester and I don't know why. But for whatever reason, I've basically been sick for a month. School's been going on for a little over a month now.
I'm currently taking 12 hours of credits, and I've got a major leadership role this semester/year. On top of that, I'm studying for a retake of the MCAT on January 23 and I'm in a Princeton online class. My question is, should I drop a class and go to 9 hrs to do this? How will medical schools view this? Is it weak sauce? I've got a W from 3 semesters ago on my transcript but it's not a trend or anything. The princeton class can be considered an additional 10 hours of class.
I really wouldn't be considered this as much if I hadn't been sick as bad as I've been this past month.
Pros:
9 hrs = more time to study for MCAT
A W will not affect my GPA
Cons:
No longer considered a full time student
Lose scholarship eligibility (but I'm a senior anyway and have 1 semester eligible anyway after this one)