Which one is more important? science gpa or overall gpa

[Dr Turtle]

this semester i'm taking calculus 1, chem 1, english 1 and (i don't know why) classical cultures. i'm really having hard time in my classical culture class. probably i will end up with c or d.
my question is: what do suggest me to do? all of other classes is going to be very likely to be A. but that darn classical class will decrease my gpa.
should i withdraw? or get an F and retake in summer?

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[Frazier]

What is your grade in the english class, broski?

PS: Don't let yourself get an F in anything. If an F is imminent, withdraw.

 

[ManBroDude]

Science GPA, but you want to make sure there's not a huge imbalance between it and your cumulative.

 

[GooseWing]

Science GPA, but you want to make sure there's not a huge imbalance between it and your cumulative.

I've often seen people on here say the cGPA matters more than sGPA. What's your rationale?

 

[mtbtx]

Both are important. Neither one will get you in and a bad average for either will keep you out.

 

[Ok2Panic]

Both are important. Neither one will get you in and a bad average for either will keep you out.

My pre-med advisor (so, take it or leave it) always said this too. Her reasoning was, a high cGPA and low sGPA makes you look like you're bad at science, and a high sGPA and low cGPA makes you look lazy.

Probably best to be as well rounded as possible. If your class situation doesn't look salvageable OP, withdraw.

 

[Dr Turtle]

thanks guys this is my first semester in college and maybe i'm little bit nervous i'm going to drop that course and my stress will be gone.