sarahb Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I just received my grades for this last semester of undergrad and I received a C in physics. My other grades were an A- in Genetics and an A in wildlife ecology. All of my other pre-req biology related grades are all really good. (B+ in Physio, A in Physio Lab, B in Anatomy, A- in Anatomy Lab, A- in Genetics, B+ in Human Reproduction, A- in General Chemistry, A/B+ in Calc 1&2). Physics just does not make sense to me and I have a lot of trouble with it. Should I look into retaking it somewhere else? Or just let it be because the rest of my grades (and the ones that are actual pre-reqs) are great? Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trev9901 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 With your other grades being what they are and assuming that your overall GPA is good I wouldn't retake it especially if it isn't a pre-req. You might be better served to shadow or get HCE hours (if you need those) vs retaking it. If your overall GPA is low I might consider it. I had a "C" in a class and thought it might come up in the interview but it never did. With that said, be prepared to talk about it in case it does. That's just my take on it, I'm sure others will jump in and provide their thoughts too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marktheshark89 Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I wouldn't retake, given your other good grades and the fact that its not a prereq for most schools. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PM2016 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I wouldn't retake it if it's not required for any of the schools you want to go to. I dropped physics..that crap was Chinese to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholeMarie87 Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 I also got a C in a science class and I'm worried it would affect me getting into PA school, it is one of my required classes. Should that be retaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted May 21, 2013 Share Posted May 21, 2013 A C in one of your bio requirements might be another deal, but I would just soldier on and not freak out. When you get farther on and are still concerned with your GPA, it might be better to take an extra class and excel rather than repeat a physics class. Good luck and stay cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer_dancer01 Posted May 23, 2013 Share Posted May 23, 2013 i got a c in physics too, but all my other grades were mostly As with a couple Bs and I got into a program. Just be ready to defend why you got a C in that class because they will probably ask you in the interview. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarahb Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 Thank you everyone for your input! Official grades came out today and I actually ended up with a B- in the course! Still not great, but better than expected and hopefully won't hurt me given all my other strong grades. Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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