Struggling with CHM-111

[PTAide2DPT]

Here is the good:

• I have earned 42 credits, GPA is 3.905
• I earned A's for Bio I, Bio II, A&P I, and A&P II. All with labs.
• Basic Psychology is also complete, and I received an A
• I'm also part of the school's Honors Program

Now, the bad:

• I struggle with math. I did receive an A for college level (4 credits) algebra. BUT, I was only able to get a B in Accelerated Precalculus because I took advantage of the professor's lenient--he weighed HW at 60%, and class participation at 20%--grading scale.
• I'm currently taking CHM-111 and Calculus, and I don't feel like I have a chance to pass Chemistry. Possibly a C in Calculus because once again, this professor also has a lenient grading scale.

I NEED to complete CHM-111, CHM-112, and Calculus in order to obtain my Associates degree and transfer to a 4-year. I'm also well aware of the PT prerequisites, and know I'll be delaying the inevitable by dropping out of the class.

I'm feeling extremely discouraged. I briefly met with a tutor today (our school provides free tutoring, however, the majority of the tutoring hours for CHM-111 take place during the class) and he was extremely blunt. Referencing how I'm an older student and recommending me to consider an alternative to PT.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thank you for taking the time to read about my dilemma.

P.S. I have spoken to my Chemistry professor about my struggles. We have met outside of class three times in the past two weeks. Last day to drop is 10/26 I believe, he told me we will have two test completed(the second may not be graded) by then.

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[DPT2021]

Is Calculus needed for graduation? I find it strange that it is necessary for an Associates when it isn't specifically needed for a 4 year. From what I remember, it's not needed as a prereq for most PT schools. If it's not needed for graduation, I'd drop it.

For chem, it's likely going to be harder or more competitive at a 4 year, so it's probably best to try to complete it where you are. I'd look into finding an outside tutor. Without calc, the extra time may allow you to concentrate more on chem. I'd try to see how the 2nd test goes before making a decision. I guess it depends on his grading but it's usually possible to recover from a bad 1st test. Go to as many office hours as possible.

The advice from the tutor is horrible. Chemistry is a weed out course. You'll likely never use it again after you're done. It has little to do with being a PT, or really, any health career.

 

[PTAide2DPT]

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It is. It's classified as an LAS.AS (Liberal Arts and Science. Associate in Science.) The school puts physical therapy undergrads under the same umbrella as medicine, veterinary medicine, and dentistry

 

[Abudara]

Can’t you transfer to a 4 year university without getting your associates degree?

If you can, I would save time by not taking calculus and maybe consider withdrawing from chemistry and take it again next semester. Don’t ruin your gpa over an associates degree if you 100% know that PT is what you want to pursue.
I would rather get a W in chemistry than a D or C in it. The W won’t kill your gpa like a bad grade would.

 

[PTAide2DPT]

I'm going to speak to a few advisors and possibly the Dean of Students tomorrow. Hopefully something positive will come out of it, because this week has left me with a melancholy attitude towards my academic future.

 

[Abudara]

I'm going to speak to a few advisors and possibly the Dean of Students tomorrow. Hopefully something positive will come out of it, because this week has left me with a melancholy attitude towards my academic future.

Don’t stress too much man, worst case scenario is you can withdrawal from whatever class you need to, and receive a W or two that won’t count against your GPA.

I’ve been in your shoes before, I was taking Chem, physics, and physio all at the same time one semester. It was obviously a terrible idea and I ended up withdrawing from 2 of the 3 classes. I retook the 2 classes I withdrew from and received a B and an A next semester. There’s no shame in it man, do whatever is best for your future, even if it might suck right now.

 

[Abudara]

Also
you have a 3.9 gpa and a 4.0 prereq gpa so far. You’re academic performance is phenomenal, your future is bright. Don’t stress too much.