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Hey guys,
I'm currently a junior and am in physics 202, my last pre-req. I didn't do so hot on my first exam, and I basically have to make super high As (practically perfect scores) on the everything else to get an A in the class. My GPA so far is a 4.0, and since the rest of the classes I need to take in college are "easier" (electives), I thought I could graduate with a 4.0... until I screwed up in physics. It is possible to make an A, but I don't think it's very likely. The stress of having to do so well on each exam will probably be enough to cause me to screw up again.
I know it sounds super pretentious to even consider withdrawing to save my "precious GPA." Even typing it out feels arrogant. I think it's a pride thing. It was a goal I had once I started college. I kind of wish I got a B during freshman year so I wouldn't have this sort of pressure. I'm usually really hard on myself about this type of stuff.
The withdrawal date is coming up really soon, so my question is: would it be really stupid if I withdrew? Or would it be kind of stupid but not a big deal? I know adcoms won't care much about a B, but how much more/less will they care about a single W? How likely is it that I'll be asked about it?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!
I'm currently a junior and am in physics 202, my last pre-req. I didn't do so hot on my first exam, and I basically have to make super high As (practically perfect scores) on the everything else to get an A in the class. My GPA so far is a 4.0, and since the rest of the classes I need to take in college are "easier" (electives), I thought I could graduate with a 4.0... until I screwed up in physics. It is possible to make an A, but I don't think it's very likely. The stress of having to do so well on each exam will probably be enough to cause me to screw up again.
I know it sounds super pretentious to even consider withdrawing to save my "precious GPA." Even typing it out feels arrogant. I think it's a pride thing. It was a goal I had once I started college. I kind of wish I got a B during freshman year so I wouldn't have this sort of pressure. I'm usually really hard on myself about this type of stuff.
The withdrawal date is coming up really soon, so my question is: would it be really stupid if I withdrew? Or would it be kind of stupid but not a big deal? I know adcoms won't care much about a B, but how much more/less will they care about a single W? How likely is it that I'll be asked about it?
Thanks in advance for your help and suggestions!