Will a W hurt me?

[coconutts]

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I withdrew from biology this semester because of personal issues (I withdrew from half of my courses that weren't my major and switched to CR/NC for the rest of my major courses). I thought that a W would be better than an F (as I could not complete my course schedule as intended), but I was wondering if the W would look bad in and of itself if I take the class next semester and ace it?

 

[deleted859689]

The general consensus is that W's are there for a reason, and you used it as intended. The answer is no, a W will not look bad.

 

[caffeinebby]

A W here or there can happen, just don't make a habit of it. Ace that class when you retake and don't worry about it!

 

[deleted1053021]

As long as the W's aren't frequent you'll be fine!

 

[PapaGuava]

You were smart to use it in this case.

 

[Goro]

I withdrew from biology this semester because of personal issues (I withdrew from half of my courses that weren't my major and switched to CR/NC for the rest of my major courses). I thought that a W would be better than an F (as I could not complete my course schedule as intended), but I was wondering if the W would look bad in and of itself if I take the class next semester and ace it?

That exactly what the W is for.

But you could have failed the course and still end up in med school.

 

[CaptainZeki]

If it makes you feel better, I have a W on my transcript. And now I am starting at a MD school this July.