Will a WF look bad on my transcript if I retake the course and get an A next semester?
I'm not doing well in Precal (which is not necessary for my major, just a general education requirement). There are only exams in this class, no other grades like homework or projects to help me out. I know I'll get an F if I stay in the class anyway. Should I take the F or go get a WF? And if I do, will my transcript still look ok if I re-take the course next semester and get an A? I don't doubt that I could get an A. I know it sounds odd, but my current instructor is horrible.
Does it look bad to retake a science course for medical school?
No, in fact it shows determination and perseverance, esp if you do better. If you are borderline, retaking a hard class (eg org chem, biochem, physics, molecular bio, etc) and getting a A can improve your science GPA, and thereby your chances for med school admission.
Retaking a course for pharmacy school?
I understand how you feel because I have had friends in your situation, having to re-take a class and needing to retake a class. My suggestion to you would be to definitely take the class if the grade is below a C because some pharmacy schools will not accept a grade below a C. Second, would be since your school does not offer this class until the spring semester, research other schools and see if you can take this class at a community college (which may be easier) or at a 4 yr college over the summer. Some schools are still doing registration for summer school. So then you will have the class done with by the fall and can apply to pharmacy school in 09-10 school year. Good Luck!! -red-
Can I use my pell grant to retake classes?
Yes, you can use Pell Grant funds to pay for the cost of retaking the classes. However, staring in July, 2012, there are new rules for all college/univ. students regarding the Pell Grant and how many semesters a student can be eligible for the grant funds. Pell Grant eligibility has been reduced from 18 semesters to 12 semesters, meaning that once students use a Pell Grant for six school years, they are cut off from additional funding. Using Pell Grant funds to pay for either no-credit remedial classes or to repeat classes will be using up that 12 semester limit. If you already have a semester or 2 (or more) of having used Pell Grant funds, factor those semesters into what that would be subtracted from the total 12 semesters and figure out how many more semesters you expect to be taking classes before you earn your degree and graduate.. You may be interested in reading a good newspaper article about the Federal student changes in an article I found in the St. Louis Post-Dispatch newspaper, January 3, 2012. The link is a TinyURL version to the article: http://tinyurl.com/763lg4v Librarians--Ask Us, We Answer! Find your local Public Library at: http://www.publiclibraries.com/ Find your College/University Library at: http://lists.webjunction.org/libweb/Acad... Best wishes
Can you retake an AP/Honors class?
Here's the deal you probably can retake them, but not over the summer because well AP classes , or at least at the schools I went to, didn't need to be repeated by students. Odds are you probably won't get credit and your poor grades will still be on your transcript, even if you repeat them. One of the benefits of college grade replacement, but not of high school. You can take Ap Exam again, I think even after high school as long as you pay for them. I must agree with the response above though with a slightly different point of view. A select few might be able to take on such a course load, but only a SELECT FEW. If that's not you that doesn't make you dumb or even less intelligent the the students who can. It just you haven't been acclimated to that level of course work. You need to build up to that point. Where has your counselor been all this time? Have you spoken to him/her about this?
How does retaking a course you dropped look to graduate schools?
I have been on many graduate admissions panels and looked at a lot of applications. When I see that a student has dropped/withdrawn from courses...I look to see what course it is. If they dropped "Introduction to World Religions" I don't care. If they dropped "Organic chemistry I", then I assume they were flunking it. That's not so good for someone who wants admission to our biology or neuroscience programs.If the student re-took the course and got a B, I think "Hmmmmm... They took two tries and only got a B? They must have really struggled." That's not so good for someone who wants admission to our biology or neuroscience programs.If the whole semester or year was a disaster -- lots of dropped classes and bad grades -- then I assume that something went very wrong in the student's life. If there's no explanation for it, then I worry that it could happen again, and that's not good. But if they explain what happened, then it can be good. Maybe they had an illness. Maybe they had to get a second job. As long as they recovered well and the grades were good after that, I consider it a strength. It shows that someone can deal with adversity. This is a good thing.
Retaking a course in college? Which grade will count?
You need to contact the Registrar department at your school. Let them know you are enrolling in the class in the summer and would like to replace the grade. Ask what their policy is on this...if you can retake it and replace it or if they adverage the grade. Many schools have replace the grade option but, limit the times you can do this. I'm gussing your adviser is a professor and has probably started their vaction now. Really all your advisor will do is direct you to the Registrar and advise you about your options w/ retaking. I advise that you take advantage of tutoring on campus (some offer sessions in the summer) and go to: www.ratemyprofessor.com to see if the professor in the summer will be helpful for you. This is a good reference site. Good luck!