W on a transcript and not planning on retaking the course

[LMAGZ]

At my university, we are required to take advanced electives. These electives can be any course such as art, music, psychology, etc. Since I am on the premed route, I decided to take a Biology elective. I am not doing well in the class at all and think I may not pass or get a C.

This is the first class I have ever struggled with and I am planning on dropping it in order to salvage my GPA, especially because it will also count for my sGPA. I know I would have to explain the W on my transcript.

I have seen similar posts with people explaining that they have gotten W's and retaken the course and done well in it. In my case, since this class is not a prereq or required for my degree, I plan on not taking it again.

Would the W look bad and would it also look bad if I decided to not take it again?

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[AJS59]

At my university, we are required to take advanced electives. These electives can be any course such as art, music, psychology, etc. Since I am on the premed route, I decided to take a Biology elective. I am not doing well in the class at all and think I may not pass or get a C.

This is the first class I have ever struggled with and I am planning on dropping it in order to salvage my GPA, especially because it will also count for my sGPA. I know I would have to explain the W on my transcript.

I have seen similar posts with people explaining that they have gotten W's and retaken the course and done well in it. In my case, since this class is not a prereq or required for my degree, I plan on not taking it again.

Would the W look bad and would it also look bad if I decided to not take it again?

I'd just take the W if it's not a prereq. Best not to hurt your sGPA if you think it can't be salvaged.

 

[Goro]

At my university, we are required to take advanced electives. These electives can be any course such as art, music, psychology, etc. Since I am on the premed route, I decided to take a Biology elective. I am not doing well in the class at all and think I may not pass or get a C.

This is the first class I have ever struggled with and I am planning on dropping it in order to salvage my GPA, especially because it will also count for my sGPA. I know I would have to explain the W on my transcript.

I have seen similar posts with people explaining that they have gotten W's and retaken the course and done well in it. In my case, since this class is not a prereq or required for my degree, I plan on not taking it again.

Would the W look bad and would it also look bad if I decided to not take it again?

There is a delusion among premeds that a W is somehow worse than an F.

One or two Ws is a nothingburger. A sea of scattered Ws in a great transcript telegraph GPA protection.

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Be honest if you are ever asked.

 

[Rachapkis]

Don't lose sleep over one W, regardless of whether or not you retake the class. It won't affect your chances of getting into medical school one whit.