So should i retake these? There in an upper level biology and general chemistry..I'm a junior (next fall) with a GPA of 3.51, my advisor is pretty worthless so I'd appreciate any input from SDN! Also, all my other grades have been A's and B's. Thanks!
What should i do about two C+ on my transcript
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From the advice given to me from a Texas Med School--they advised not to retake a course--but to take another upper lever bio to demonstrate I can handle the hard sciences.
You need to ask yourself why you struggled in those courses. Was the material simply difficult for you, or were there other circumstances? If you feel confident you can improve, I'd consider retaking chemistry. Explaining a C+ in advanced coursework is easier than in a freshman level chemistry course. If anything, retaking the chemistry course will give you better preparation for the MCAT.
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I got some low grades here and there in the basic sciences, but since I was a Bio major, I took as much upper level Bio classes as I could, did well in all of them, and boosted my BCPM GPA. Ask your friends for advice on which upper level science classes are right for you.
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I was going to say he should highlight all the A's in yellow and leave the B's un-highlighted. He could then theoreticaly highlight the C's in yellow as well and try to pass them off as A's to the casual adcom.
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Oh what to DO.
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Wow, you guys are being really helpful. Nice attitude. OP, you can easily come back from this and get into an MD program if you work hard junior year. Trust me. As for you others, if you're currently accepted to schools, I feel bad for your future classmates.
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Dude... you and your high horse need to chillax. Nobody was being mean at all. Just providing a bit of levity to the situation. Go find your beach.
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Really? Huh... good luck on the verbal section.
And the OP has gotten advice. I mean in all reality what is there to do? What's done is done. Some gave advice. Some gave comic relief. This whole process is stressful. If you can't take a minute to find some humor, then God (or your personal higher power) help you.
Well thanks for those that gave advice. I guess I can't really laugh because sophomore year was hard, i lost two family members, was diagnosed with depression/anxiety as a result, was hospitalized because of the disorder (insomnia/eating issues) and to top it off I lost a scholarship opportunity and was released from a volunteer position since they said i was a liability. So in short, yeah I know I need to come back but it wanst a big laughing matter to me
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I'm sorry to hear that. But it still doesn't really help/change anything. At this point you really need to get some help for yourself, and learn some effective coping mechanisms. This is a long process. Terrible and tragic life events are bound to happen to everyone throughout the process of becoming a doctor. It's important to learn to keep everything in perspective. I too lost two family members this past year. But maybe because I am older (though I do not know your age) I am able to better deal with these events as they come since I've been through terrible times before.
But in all reality, grades shouldn't be your focus. Your focus should be on how to get yourself right. And how to avoid this happening again should tragedy strike.
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OP I know what it is like to have a tough year as a result of losing a family member because I went through it this year as well. My grades also suffered a bit as a result of spending more time at home with the family instead of at school. I guess my best advice is to just try and prepare yourself best for this upcoming year- especially in your sciences. You need to show med schools that you can handle the work load. I would not recommend retaking the classes- just take upper levels and do well in those. At least that is what I am trying to do. Stay positive!
I got help and I'm doing great now. I'm doing 12 credit hours this summer and so far I have two A+'s (not sure if the professor gives out A+'s though) and an A..all courses that count towards my sGPA, so that should help
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Nice lol
