which is worse: B or W on transcript?

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I'm probably overreacting but I think I'll end with a B+ in chem I and chem II lab. I'm taking 21 credits (of just sciences which is by far the stupidest thing I could do). So does a W look worse than a B+/B? My gpa currently is a 3.89 (had a B in Eng II), and chem lecture is 4 credits so my gpa would take a hit. So my question is to the best state schools is that bad? I'm sure I'll get an A in chem II since the mistakes I'm making are simple errors and next semester my credit load will be down to 16, but what looks worse a B in a general class or a W, but when retaken an A?

And also when is a W a suitable substitute for a grade? (a C or failing?)

 

[WedgeDawg]

Take the B

 

[Plastic156600sub3]

I'm probably overreacting

Yes, yes you are.

For future reference, W is for F or D, but definitely not for B+. That's a waste of money.

 

[Go_Pokes_11]

Take the B, personally would only drop C or below.

 

[Plastic156600sub3]

I'm going to add another little aside, as a current nontrad applicant who has taken more than one W as an undergrad...and someone who took multiple gap years paying off all of my undergrad loans...unless you are lucky enough to get a free ride, even the Ws cost something with no returns in terms of GPA. I had to pay back every penny. The less you have to pay, the better. A B+ is nothing. Yes, the + matters, believe it or not.

 

[Goro]

A W might look like you're doing GPA salvage.

And take two Xanax, please. Really.

I'm probably overreacting but I think I'll end with a B+ in chem I and chem II lab. I'm taking 21 credits (of just sciences which is by far the stupidest thing I could do). So does a W look worse than a B+/B? My gpa currently is a 3.89 (had a B in Eng II), and chem lecture is 4 credits so my gpa would take a hit. So my question is to the best state schools is that bad? I'm sure I'll get an A in chem II since the mistakes I'm making are simple errors and next semester my credit load will be down to 16, but what looks worse a B in a general class or a W, but when retaken an A?

And also when is a W a suitable substitute for a grade? (a C or failing?)

 

[787593]

take the B+, leave the cannolis

I'm gonna make him an offer he can't refuse... for that cannoli

 

[Lawpy]

A W might look like you're doing GPA salvage.

And take two Xanax, please. Really.

 

[787593]

better than sleeping with the fishes

Revenge is a dish best served cold... fish is not

 

[Go_Pokes_11]

A W might look like you're doing GPA salvage.

And take two Xanax, please. Really.

He will probably sleep through class and really have to take the W after that.

 

[keemobad]

B+ is the next best thing after an A...

 

[787593]

B+ is the next best thing after an A...

A-

 

[keemobad]

A-

Fair enough lol

 

[ortnakas]

I'm probably overreacting but I think I'll end with a B+ in chem I and chem II lab. I'm taking 21 credits (of just sciences which is by far the stupidest thing I could do). So does a W look worse than a B+/B? My gpa currently is a 3.89 (had a B in Eng II), and chem lecture is 4 credits so my gpa would take a hit. So my question is to the best state schools is that bad? I'm sure I'll get an A in chem II since the mistakes I'm making are simple errors and next semester my credit load will be down to 16, but what looks worse a B in a general class or a W, but when retaken an A?

And also when is a W a suitable substitute for a grade? (a C or failing?)

Chances are good nobody's going to even notice a solitary B. Even if you get more of them, you'll likely be fine. Ws are for if you're going to fail and MAYBE for Cs, or at least to stop a pattern of Cs, but not for Bs.

Take fewer credits next semester. Give yourself time to get the 4.0 it it means that much to you and/or have a little bit of fun.

 

[vellez]

I hope you don't neglect you EC's at the expense of trying to get straight A's. I got into 5 schools and I had a GPA of 3.5, but I had stellar ECs. And I'm in the upper 1/4 of my current med school class. Perspective.