Withdrawals, retakes, etc.

[AshleyCPhT]

I am currently a sophomore, I have 43 hours. 12 of those hours are transferred from a community college, and I am planning to take a few more there since I am paying for my school and the community college is MUCH cheaper. I have had to retake one class twice (Pre-Cal 2, for some reason I just couldn't grasp it) and have withdrawn from one class. I was wondering how pharmacy schools look at transfer credits from community college, retaken classes, and withdrawals or if they even consider it. From what I understand, retakes do not even show up on a transcript... but a withdrawal will. I am really worried about my chances of getting in 😕, thanks for any input.

 

[WhiteSnows]

I am currently a sophomore, I have 43 hours. 12 of those hours are transferred from a community college, and I am planning to take a few more there since I am paying for my school and the community college is MUCH cheaper. I have had to retake one class twice (Pre-Cal 2, for some reason I just couldn't grasp it) and have withdrawn from one class. I was wondering how pharmacy schools look at transfer credits from community college, retaken classes, and withdrawals or if they even consider it. From what I understand, retakes do not even show up on a transcript... but a withdrawal will. I am really worried about my chances of getting in 😕, thanks for any input.

I think retake will be on your transcript. It will not look very bad if you retake the class. Try not to withdraw.

 

[omnione]

Yeah, every course generally shows up on the transcript and nothing is "erased".

What are your stats?

 

[fenixtnlfan]

Try not to retake classes or withdraw. A few won't hurt you because a lot of people do those things, but don't make it a habit. IMO, those things are more forgivable as a freshmen but once you hit sophmore year you shouldn't have to do them. Some people say CC credit makes you less competitive, but I haven't seen any evidence of it and don't really believe it.

 

[AshleyCPhT]

Ok, so retaking a class only erases it from your GPA so to speak, and not from your transcripts completely. But do you agree that I am better off withdrawing from a class than failing it and having to retake it?

Right now I have:
43 completed hours
1 retake (two after this semester) one withrawal
GPA: 2.72 🙁 (I am retaking a math class that I got a D in)
Science GPA: 3.2
2 yrs Pharmacy experience, one as CPhT
Chemistry Club and Pre-Pharmacy club member

 

[AshleyCPhT]

Ok, so retaking a class only erases it from your GPA so to speak, and not from your transcripts completely. But do you agree that I am better off withdrawing from a class than failing it and having to retake it?

Right now I have:
43 completed hours
1 retake (two after this semester) one withrawal
GPA: 2.72 🙁 (I am retaking a math class that I got a D in)
Science GPA: 3.2
2 yrs Pharmacy experience, one as CPhT
Chemistry Club and Pre-Pharmacy club member

Oh and 12 of my hours I got in High School with Dual enrollment from a community college. I also already have four Pharmacist that have offered to write an LOR when the time comes, So I have that covered. And I plan on getting a B.S in Chemistry with a minor in biology before I go to Pharm school...

 

[binghamkid]

Ok, so retaking a class only erases it from your GPA so to speak, and not from your transcripts completely. But do you agree that I am better off withdrawing from a class than failing it and having to retake it?

Right now I have:
43 completed hours
1 retake (two after this semester) one withrawal
GPA: 2.72 🙁 (I am retaking a math class that I got a D in)
Science GPA: 3.2
2 yrs Pharmacy experience, one as CPhT
Chemistry Club and Pre-Pharmacy club member

Retaking a class doesn't erase it from your PharmCAS GPA. Retaking it essentially is just adding another class to your GPA calculations. All it does is show the admissions committee that you understand the material. However, yes, you are better withdrawing than failing.