Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around how graduate admission committees consider retaken classes, specifically whether they account for both the original failing grade and the grade received upon retaking the course. The scope includes experiences from various educational institutions and the implications for graduate school applications.
Discussion Character
Main Points Raised
- One participant questions whether graduate admission committees will consider only the grade that replaces a failing grade or if both grades will be counted.
- Another participant states that most schools disclose only the second grade, though some may note that it was a repeat on the transcript.
- A participant seeks clarification on what is meant by "disclose" regarding the grades.
- It is noted that some schools may not count the first grade towards GPA, while both grades may still appear on the transcript.
- One participant shares their experience where both grades appeared on the transcript, but only the higher grade was used in GPA calculations.
- Another participant mentions that their transcript includes a note about retaking a class, with the retake grade not affecting GPA, highlighting variability among institutions.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants express differing experiences and interpretations regarding how retaken classes are handled by various schools, indicating that there is no consensus on the matter.
Contextual Notes
Limitations include the variability in policies among different institutions regarding the treatment of retaken classes and how grades are reported on transcripts.