Withdrawing from a class

[ohnoreilly]

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Hey guys! I need some advice regarding a potential class withdrawal.

I took two semesters of Physics as a junior in high school and got a C+ for both semesters. Both the grade and the credits transferred when I got into college.

I am currently a junior in college and in the middle of one of the toughest semesters so far. Last semester, I re-took the first half of physics and got an A, which replaced the C+. This brought my overall GPA up to 3.86 (my science GPA is a 3.8).

I'm currently retaking the second half of physics and while it's not a hard class, it's very time consuming (6 hours a week of class). If I get an A, it will only raise my GPA to 3.9. I'm trying to balance three different research positions, shadowing, a small student job and three graduate classes (I'm getting a masters concurrently with my BS) in addition to studying for my MCAT on May 26th. I'm so overwhelmed and I'm honestly NOT learning anything in physics-- I feel the time would be better spent putting effort into my clinical experience, the MCAT and my laboratory projects, so I've been considering whether or not I should withdraw.

My question: do you think the W for this course hurt my chances? I appreciate any advice you have to offer me.

 

[maniacmath13]

Withdrawing after you got a C+ the first time will look pretty bad. Then again, taking it a 2nd time and not showing improvement will look bad too.

I'd say your only option is to finish the course and do well. Junior year is really busy for all pre-meds, just figure out a way to make time for it.

Perhaps look into pushing back your MCAT date. Taking it in June won't put you at any disadvantage.

 

[HK35]

one W will not hurt your chances at all... but my advice is just get it over with. Im in physics 2 as well right now and taking my MCAT in april. If you have a bad grade than i would say drop but A or B range i wouldnt drop. bottom line just get it over with