Withdrawals and Working During GPA Repair

[ScribblesMD]

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This semester is the first time I tried working full time while attending school full time. It was supposed to be very temporary. I like work just fine but It's really rough. In fact, I have never felt so generally physically ill before. I come home in deep exhaustion to the point I ache from head to toe and I'm always anxious now. I wasn't supposed to be working full time for the semester but my benefits (military) were processed so late and I had to keep that insane schedule going to deal with my expenses.

That schedule has been a disaster for one of my classes especially - Chemistry. It will cost me $$$ to withdraw but I imagine as someone doing transcript repair, staying in the class and getting the inevitable bad grade even though I am financially stable now will just ruin my chances.

- How bad does a W look at this point (during GPA repair)? Be aware I have had Ws and Fs in the past due to some serious issues with death and trauma. This is what I am working my way out of now.

- I took Chem and lab with a good grade in a community college online before. It doesn't say it was online on my transcript. But I keep hearing comments about the online thing plus I am applying to Columbia Univeristy GS for a second degree. I imagine this chem class will be an issue. Still, should I just move on to Chem 2 instead of trying to retake it at a university?

- I am truly confused about my feeling so sick these days. It feels like some thing beyond exhaustion. A recent doctor's visit did not tell me much.

Now that I actually am able to quit work or greatly decrease my hours, the original plan and point of going to school this semester, the damage has been done. Just looking for any advice as to how I move forward with the least damage from here


Sometimes I feel like I can never figure my way out this hole and become a legitimate candidate for medical school. It's the worst feeling

 

[Goro]

You're in a marathon now, not a sprint. Take classes only when you're 100% capable of doing so. Med schools aren't going anywhere.

 

[ScribblesMD]

You're in a marathon now, not a sprint. Take classes only when you're 100% capable of doing so. Med schools aren't going anywhere.

Thank you. You are the only person who replied.
But honestly what does this mean?

I will never have the perfect conditions and I accept that. I consider my scholarship a blessing and don't want to waste it.

I want to be a mom and wife someday too. No one in my background has done this. I don't have unlimited time and resources.

This is still what I want to do.

Wtf..am I crazy? Literally everyone here seems like they know some thing I don't..

I just want to move fwd..

 

[Goro]

Take the W. A C will look far worse. You need to show that the you of now is not the you of then. Med school will be harder than anything in UG.
Make a timeline for your reinvention.
Realize that this process will take time.
You can be a mom AND a medical student.