Evo99 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 So orgo II is required for my major (nutrition) but I'm hesitant about taking it and possibly bringing down my GPA.The other option would be to choose a different major that I'm less passionate about, but which doesn't require a second semester of orgo. I'm kind of torn with what to do. I did okay in orgo I (B+) but barely even pulled that off with an immense amount of hours studying. On the other hand, I don't want to be bored studying a subject I'm less passionate about; however my long-term goal IS PA school and I realize how important GPA is. If anyone has any insight, I would appreciate it. Sometimes it helps to see things from a different perspective. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
afansler34 Posted December 17, 2015 Share Posted December 17, 2015 I wouldn't change your major for just 1 class. 1 grade will not make that much of a difference with your GPA either. Although grades are important, experience and good references have big weight with applications as well. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerilyn Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 I wouldn't change majors for one class, clearly your worst grade would only be a C, otherwise you wouldn't graduate. Unless your GPS is on the cusp of undesirable, then the hit won't be that bad overall. Stick to what you are passionate about, it will all work out in the end. Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ONE40pt6 Posted December 18, 2015 Share Posted December 18, 2015 As the others have stated. I would add that Orgo II will likely be useful for PA school and actual life since there is discussion of lipids, carbohydrates, and amino acids/proteins. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MyNameWasUsed Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 How are you gonna survive in PA school if you aren't confident enough to take organic chemistry II...? PA schools gonna be alot harder than ochem II and there will be classes you won't be passionate about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpshoe Posted December 19, 2015 Share Posted December 19, 2015 Orgo II is a prerequisite for biochem at my university. A lot of programs are starting to want biochem and I can understand why. Orgo II is not an easy course and neither is biochem, but plenty of people do well in them. Use your university's resources to go to tutoring, form study groups and find something that works for you. Find a chemistry major and become their friend! That's what I did, a lot of them will be able to explain things from a student's perspective that is similar to yours, with a little deeper understanding. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evo99 Posted December 19, 2015 Author Share Posted December 19, 2015 Thanks a lot, guys. Really appreciate all of your input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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