Should I retake this course for my applied math major?

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The discussion centers on the decision to retake a mechanics course required for an applied math major after experiencing academic challenges at a major research university. The participant, who is aiming for graduate school in computational or statistics, is currently on track to receive a C or C+ in the course. They are weighing the option of retaking the course against the potential loss of opportunity to take higher-level math classes later. The participant also inquires about the possibility of withdrawing from the course without academic penalty, but confirms they are unable to do so.

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I intend to eventually go to graduate school for some type of applied math...I'm leaning towards either computational or statistics.

I just recently transferred to a major research university from a small teaching college, and academically it was a bit of a shock for me. I took mechanics for majors at the smaller teaching college, but it did not prepare me for the electricity and magnetism class for majors at my current school.

I started off the semester very slowly, and have just begun to catch up with the rest of the class. I think I will probably receive a C or C+, and this class is required for my applied math major.

My university allows me to retake a class one additional time for a higher grade. If I retake the class though, that is one less higher level math class I will be able to take later.

So, should I retake it?
 
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Can you still withdraw without academic penalty? Just another option to consider.
 
General_Sax said:
Can you still withdraw without academic penalty? Just another option to consider.

I cannot. If I were able to, I would.
 

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