Undergrad Questions

[adenine]

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Hi everyone, I have some questions for you all (I know you've probably seen similar ones elsewhere - if you would rather post a link to an appropriate answer than post a response, that's just fine!)

If I retake an undergrad class for a higher grade, do the med schools care? Will it count against me if I don't get an A the first time through?

 

[armybound]

they consider your entire academic history. they will look at the lower grade, even if you retake it.

i'm sure they care to an extent if you do better, but I don't think it says much if you can get it right the second time around

 

[adenine]

they consider your entire academic history. they will look at the lower grade, even if you retake it.

i'm sure they care to an extent if you do better, but I don't think it says much if you can get it right the second time around

Would it then be better to withdraw, or will that also act against me?

 

[chman]

Would it then be better to withdraw, or will that also act against me?

It is generally better to get a W than an F, actually always better.

 

[adenine]

My grade is probably around a B, not an F, but it's not where I'd like to be, regardless.

 

[DirtyJustice]

My grade is probably around a B, not an F, but it's not where I'd like to be, regardless.

B = not the worst thing in the world.

 

[chman]

Dude, to be honest, I can't believe you would even consider retaking a B. A "B" is not the end of the world. Relax a little.

 

[armybound]

It's impossible to get into medical school with a B, especially if it's in one of the basic science courses.

 

[chman]

It's impossible to get into medical school with a B, especially if it's in one of the basic science courses.

Maybe I should retake that B+ I got in English 101 then.

 

[wanderer]

I'm not even sure I'd retake a C. I'd never retake a B. What's the point? A B indicates that you had a pretty good grasp of the material.




Sorry for going off-topic. 🙄

 

[drareg]

in my opinion, retaking a B would make the adcoms feel that your a bit neurotic and cant handle anything less than an A. i feel that it would be a bad thing to do, but thats just my opinion.

 

[chman]

I believe it switched to sarcasm at a certain point.