W versus P/NP? what is actually the difference to adcoms?

[jankodejenko]

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To adcoms - when they see a Pass versus a W, how would you say they would interpret it? and what would you suggestion be?



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I'm trying to figure out if I should switch to P/NP (for this biochem course). I'm borderline passing and want to know if passing the course (P) is worth the risk going in to take the final and possibly not passing, which otherwise I could just take the W (without taking the final).

Here is my situation at the moment:

• I took a W over summer for physiology course. 2 W's in a row versus 1 W and then passing the next semester.
• A no pass here is anything under 70%. (Which assumes having a W = unsalvageable grade to even pass)

To adcoms - when they see a Pass versus a W, how would you say they would interpret it? and what would you suggestion be?

 

[ThirdMolarz]

all looks bad to me. gonna need a few quarters of strong showing imo

 

[jankodejenko]

Not much. Make sure you don't have D's F's or NP's on your transcript. I had 1 W and a handful of C's with a sub-3.5 GPA and I had 3 acceptances to choose from, along with the fact that I am average/above average in all my classes, while being top 5 in clinicals.

Just make sure you "pass" all your classes and at worst case scenario, get out with a W.

handful of C's for your science courses?

 

[laundry]

W = withdraw; NP, D, F = fail....
W will mean you MIGHT get asked about it during your interview. NP, D, F require no further questions....
If you are a 3.8+ student with a W, there can me a myriad of reasons why you withdrew; If you are a 3.3- student, chances are that we will look at that W as a last second bail before the inevitable D.

I first saw this questions in the summer of 2007.....glad things are as dim as they were a decade ago....