Take the W or B in my SMP?

[naoise151]

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Currently in a two year smp at a well known DO school. First semester was rough and ended with a 2.96(A-,B,B-, B-) while other classes were all P/F research ones. This semester taking 3 courses and we had our first round of exams. Unfortunately I was sick the week before and it killed my grades (D and F still waiting for my third score). I have to say this is not indicative of my performance. Last semester I struggled for the first exam but really picked it up and got Bs then As on all exams afterwards and truly learnt how to study. This semester was going well before winter break and then I got severely sick. Anyways for the two classes I’ve gotten scores back so far I can still get a 85 and maybeeee a 90 if I aim to improve. This week also happens to be the last week to drop courses for a W. Because I do currently have a failing grade in both classes, should I take the w and retake it next year or aim for that B?

 

[naoise151]

Currently in a two year smp. First semester was rough and ended with a 2.96(A-,B,B-, B-) while other classes were all P/F research ones. This semester taking 3 courses and we had our first round of exams. Unfortunately I was sick the week before and it killed my grades (D and F still waiting for my third score). I have to say this is not indicative of my performance. Last semester I struggled for the first exam but really picked it up and got Bs then As on all exams afterwards and truly learnt how to study. This semester was going well before winter break and then I got severely sick. Anyways for the two classes I’ve gotten scores back so far I can still get a 85 and maybeeee a 90 if I aim to improve. This week also happens to be the last week to drop courses for a W. Because I do currently have a failing grade in both classes, should I take the w and retake it next year or aim for that B?

I forgot my main question lol. How do Ws look on a SMP transcript? Any advice ? What would be my chances with DO schools outside of my current school?

 

[Blueprint Med School]

Honestly, I can't speak for certain about a B vs W in an SMP, but usually, you wouldn't take the W unless you were in danger of a C- or below.

 

[naoise151]

Yeah that’s what I’ve heard about undergrad classes too but I was just worried my overall smp gpa would be low but also I’d imagine w looks not good

 

[paradoxic_toxic]

Anyways for the two classes I’ve gotten scores back so far I can still get a 85 and maybeeee a 90 if I aim to improve.

This never ends well, but a W in an SMP is concerning. Study your ass off and finish as strong as possible.

 

[naoise151]

This never ends well, but a W in an SMP is concerning. Study your ass off and finish as strong as possible.

Thanks. Definitely going to put my best effort forward. Appreciate the advice!