Withdrawal Impact Question

[SCOOPEER]

Hello all,
Unfortunately I have had to make the decision to withdraw from Physics 1 in the summer session due to my work schedule being so demanding that I was unable to study as much as I needed to in order to do well in the accelerated course format. I graduated this spring with a 4.0 and only have physics 1&2 left to complete for my prerequisites. I plan on taking the MCAT in the spring of 24 (taking 2 gap years). I was wondering whether or not this W will hurt me given it is a prerequisite course and it may seem that I am trying to protect my gpa. This is my only W thus far. Thanks in advance!!

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[wysdoc]

Hello all,
Unfortunately I have had to make the decision to withdraw from Physics 1 in the summer session due to my work schedule being so demanding that I was unable to study as much as I needed to in order to do well in the accelerated course format. I graduated this spring with a 4.0 and only have physics 1&2 left to complete for my prerequisites. I plan on taking the MCAT in the spring of 24 (taking 2 gap years). I was wondering whether or not this W will hurt me given it is a prerequisite course and it may seem that I am trying to protect my gpa. This is my only W thus far. Thanks in advance!!

It won't have any effect, you didn't fail the course but just decided to take it later.
Make sure you withdrew by your school's deadlines

 

[LizzyM]

It might. You just never know.

 

[SCOOPEER]

It won't have any effect, you didn't fail the course but just decided to take it later.
Make sure you withdrew by your school's deadlines

Thank you!! Would it be ok to still apply without these courses completed with the intent to complete them prior to matriculation if accepted??

 

[Mr.Smile12]

Explain why you have to withdraw. You need the money. Just understand that you must have a plan to take it before the end of the year, ideally calendar year (December).

 

[GoSpursGo]

This is totally fine. However, I will note that if you’re just heading for a B then it may not be worth your time and money to start over again from scratch and presumably pay the enrollment fee a second time. There is no difference between a 4.0 and a 3.98

 

[Goro]

Hello all,
Unfortunately I have had to make the decision to withdraw from Physics 1 in the summer session due to my work schedule being so demanding that I was unable to study as much as I needed to in order to do well in the accelerated course format. I graduated this spring with a 4.0 and only have physics 1&2 left to complete for my prerequisites. I plan on taking the MCAT in the spring of 24 (taking 2 gap years). I was wondering whether or not this W will hurt me given it is a prerequisite course and it may seem that I am trying to protect my gpa. This is my only W thus far. Thanks in advance!!

No Adcom will care.

Ws are not Fs

 

[SCOOPEER]

Explain why you have to withdraw. You need the money. Just understand that you must have a plan to take it before the end of the year, ideally calendar year (December).

Thanks for the reply. Are you referring to the calendar year prior to matriculation or this year?