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I need a second opinion on whether to withdraw from my Physics 101 class or stick it out. Seriously considering withdrawing.
My situation: I'm a 30-yr old nontrad doing a DIY post-bacc, and I was trying to apply next year. All I need to take is a year of physics and ochem.
Here's why I think I need to drop it vs keep it:
Does a W impact my GPA?
And if I withdraw, how bad does a W look on an application? (Only having 1 in the past)
Should I stay and self-teach the rest of physics concepts for the MCAT?
My situation: I'm a 30-yr old nontrad doing a DIY post-bacc, and I was trying to apply next year. All I need to take is a year of physics and ochem.
Here's why I think I need to drop it vs keep it:
- Physics 101 might be the "wrong" physics course (Introductory Physics). The course descriptions says Part I of II, but I found out after the Add/Drop Date that there really is no 102. But I need a year of physics to meet admissions requirements.
- I could stay in 101 and take 201 to meet the "year of physics w/ labs" requirement, but I won't have the 202 knowledge for the MCAT.
- The professor is NOT good.
- The only other options are 201 and 202, but I'd have to take both as 201 is a pre-req for 202.
- I'm taking Physics 101 over the summer with five other classes: Chem 112 w/ lab, Paramedic classes (2 lectures, 2 labs).
- I only have one other W from at least 5+ years ago. (some Philosophy 102 or something)
- I'm not doing poorly in the class, but it would be nice to focus on my other classes. This summer semester is rough already, credit-wise.
- I would still be a full-time student over the summer semester (due to paramedic classes).
Does a W impact my GPA?
And if I withdraw, how bad does a W look on an application? (Only having 1 in the past)
Should I stay and self-teach the rest of physics concepts for the MCAT?
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