Should I retake bio.?

[Punchap]

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Hello there,

Last year I didn't do so well in my genetics biology course. I got a C and I know I should've studied a lot harder. My other science/math grades are running a B+ average (not so hot for pre-meds I know)...should I retake bio. this upcoming semester?

Your help would be much appreciated.

Punchap

 

[DrMom]

as long as you do better...and are willing to pay for the class again.

basically, it's up to you, but since AACOMAS takes the retake grade, it could definitely help you out.

 

[fpr85]

as long as you do better...and are willing to pay for the class again.

basically, it's up to you, but since AACOMAS takes the retake grade, it could definitely help you out.

I thought they average the two (or more) grades for the GPA 😕

 

[DrMom]

AACOMAS takes the higher grade. AMCAS just takes all of your grades, regardless of re-take.

 

[Punchap]

AACOMAS takes the higher grade. AMCAS just takes all of your grades, regardless of re-take.

I appreciate your help. Thanks.

 

[kaikai128]

I am not going to tell you wether or not to retake bio...but I can tell you that I had a few Cs in biology classes on my transcript when I applied and nobody even brought it up at the interview. After getting the Cs, I simply continued with more difficult bio courses and made sure I got As or Bs in them. One or two Cs most likely will not keep you out of med school.

 

[BayesianDoc]

I am not going to tell you wether or not to retake bio...but I can tell you that I had a few Cs in biology classes on my transcript when I applied and nobody even brought it up at the interview. After getting the Cs, I simply continued with more difficult bio courses and made sure I got As or Bs in them. One or two Cs most likely will not keep you out of med school.

I would agree. Just do not make a habit of getting C's until after you have been accepted.

 

[OSUdoc08]

Hello there,

Last year I didn't do so well in my genetics biology course. I got a C and I know I should've studied a lot harder. My other science/math grades are running a B+ average (not so hot for pre-meds I know)...should I retake bio. this upcoming semester?

Your help would be much appreciated.

Punchap

Um, NO. Don't retake a C class. You retake a D class.

Medical schools will still accept you with several C's (more than 1 or 2).

Just do well on the MCAT.

A B+ average is GOOD for your science GPA.

If you retake every C then you are
---wasting money
---wasting time