I have a quick question, hopefully. What do you think would look better to a grad school, or rather, what would be the lesser evil, getting a C in a non major course, or a big fat W? If it matters, I have 3.7-3.8 gpa, and my lowest grade so far is a B+ (senior standing but with a couple more years to go).
I have 2 withdraws so far, but were from a different institution during my first year.
Thanks.
noumed
Nov10-08, 12:24 PM
Never had a W before, so let me ask you this, can you retake the class to get a better grade? Or maybe you should flunk the class intentionally and retake it since you have a couple more years to go.
elarson89
Nov10-08, 03:55 PM
Never had a W before, so let me ask you this, can you retake the class to get a better grade? Or maybe you should flunk the class intentionally and retake it since you have a couple more years to go.
I can't replace the grade on it, so flunking it isn't an option, and i don't think i will be retaking it either, though i might change my mind down the road on retaking it.
noumed
Nov10-08, 05:55 PM
i'd take the C... don't think grad schools will really look into your non-major GPA very heavily... a W just screams "you gave up"...
zoner7
Nov10-08, 07:58 PM
I'm also debating dropping a class... but I'm not even sure whether or not ill be able to get a c. I just didn't anticipate that the class would be so difficult for me. My teacher wont take pity on me either. I've got quite a bit at stake too... I'm ranked 37th in my class, so my GPA is quite good relative to the norm. Any suggestions?
PS sorry for hijacking the thread.
kodiakghost
Nov12-08, 05:43 PM
If you need that course and you'd have to take it again, take the C. If you don't need it and you think there's something else you could take you'd enjoy more, go with the W. One C or one W won't matter all that much in the big scope of things. A whole bunch of them is when it looks bad.
As far as grad schools go, a 3.7 vs a 3.8 vs a 3.9 is a tiny tiny consideration. Your recommendation letters and statement of purpose will be far more important. They admissions committee is looking for a person that can *do well* in their program. And they'll take a passionate person with a lower GPA over a 4.0 student with lackluster intentions any day.