should i retake S/N prereqs classes during covid

[dillpicklechips]

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I am returning to college after a 5 year break. I had prereqs including gen chem II/ochem II and upper division classes like neurobiology, biology, immunology, genetics that I had S during covid. I've also havent yet taken ochem lab (it is offered as a separate class at my university) and forgot a lot of the content.

Because I am returning, should I retake these classes for a grade or take upper division classes I havent already taken. My cGPA is 3.01 and science 2.89 and I'm working on finishing my degree and doing a DIY post bacc to improve my GPA.

 

[polymerization]

Avoid repeating classes. If you passed them the first time, move on to new material. Given your GPA though, you really can't afford not to ace whatever you choose to take, so plan accordingly. Only repeat a course if you have any prerequisites you have failed (anything below a C for medical school admissions).

 

[LizzyM]

Given that we don't have a grade for those classes (they could be below a C, we don't know), and given that your GPA needs help, and given t hat so much time has elapsed since you took those courses, it might be a good idea to retake for a grade.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

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Thread 'returning to University from long hiatus, low gpa/old prereqs' returning to University from long hiatus, low gpa/old prereqs

 

[LizzyM]

I was referencing the "S" (satisfactory) completion of courses not taken for a grade during COVID. I think it would be helpful to retake those grades to boost the GPA and get a refresher after so many years away from the material.