two B's or an A and a C ?

[R_C_Hutchinson]

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title pretty much says it all, which would you rather have on your transcript if such a choice presented itself?

 

[Amy B]

I think since they give you the same GPA, I think I would take the 2 B's.

 

[heelshmeel]

I'll take the 2 B's definitely... in some interviews, you might be asked to explain the C depending on which course and interviewer, etc.

 

[HollyJ]

If it were an isolated incident, I would rather have the A and the C. I'd rather screw up one class than be mediocre in two.

 

[bigbaubdi]

Originally posted by heelshmeel
...in some interviews, you might be asked to explain the C depending on which course and interviewer, etc.

Which is precisely why I would want an A and a C. You would probably get a chance to explain your C and how getting a C has made you a better student, learner, blah, blah, blah...

I doubt you would get the same opportunity with two Bs.

 

[AlternateSome1]

I'd take the B's...especially post acceptance. At least at UVA, they make you write a letter to explain any C you get after the last transcript they've seen. Two B's are seen as acceptable, so there is no need to explain them! Also, B's are not mediocre, they are above average. 😀

~AS1~

 

[SaltySqueegee]

Originally posted by HollyJ
If it were an isolated incident, I would rather have the A and the C. I'd rather screw up one class than be mediocre in two.

Since when did a B = mediocre. Adcoms : "I'm sorry, but good is just not good enough." Back in the day it equated the the fact that you were in the top 15% of a class. To me, that aint bad.