norrissm19 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Hello there, I have some good news and some bad news. The good news is that all of my classes have basically gotten finalized and I have A's in most of them, including labs! The bad news, however, is that the only class I will not get an A in is Organic Chemistry, and right now I am on the border between a B and a C in that class and I am very anxious because my final exam is in a couple days and I am worried because I understand that a C will not look good on a transcript when applying to medical programs (I plan on becoming either a PA or PT). I am also a sophomore and my overall cumulative GPA is 3.66 and my science GPA is 3.53 so far. If I do end up getting a C, should I retake the class or not? Thanks in advance for those who answer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hustleforthePAC Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Do your best, youll be alright Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UGoLong Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I personally wouldn't repeat organic to raise a C to a B. Your grades overall are good. If anything -- assuming you have the time and money -- consider taking something new to demonstrate your academic skill. Could be biochem (which may already be a requirement), or pathophysiology, or genetics. One ding on a new car doesn't make it a clunker. And they all get one, sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD2012 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 You'll be fine, especially if you maintain your current GPA. Edit- this is coming from someone who has an F in orgo on their transcript with an acceptance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ket131 Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 I got a C in Organic I and a C- Organic II when I was in college, 2009ish. I applied to PA school last year with that and did not get accepted (not only reason why probably). I retook Organic I and got an A and got A's bunch of other science classes and am smashing Organic II, have an A right now. Working full time, etc. Applied with my updated classes and HCE hours and was accepted this year. I also had a lower cGPA and sGPA than you, you'll be fine if you don't get too many more C's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CAAdmission Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Find a program that does not have organic as a pre-req. There are a bunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamminsammay Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 don't we all have a C in orgo? Lol as someone with a B in orgo 1 and C in orgo 2 (and an acceptance this cycle), don't sweat it. Just try your best :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenn22 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Take your C and run Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancer_dancer01 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Don't worry about it if your other grades are fine and you have good patient contact hours. I got a C in physics, they asked me about it during my interview as it was the lowest grade I had. Just be ready to explain that and you will be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmack1213 Posted December 9, 2017 Share Posted December 9, 2017 I had 2 C’s and was accepted into 4 programs on my first try. Just make sure other areas of your app are strong and be prepared to explain your grades in your interview when they ask. And they will ask. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karebear12892 Posted December 10, 2017 Share Posted December 10, 2017 Got a C in physiology. Retook it and got a C+. Decided it wasn't worth taking a 3rd time and still got into a few PA schools on the first try. So don't sweat it :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norrissm19 Posted December 13, 2017 Author Share Posted December 13, 2017 UPDATE: Our grades have gotten uploaded and it turns out I actually did make a B in Organic Chemistry, and I am really happy because of it!!! Thank you all again for the advice though, and I will keep them in mind for next semester! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest UVAPAC Posted December 13, 2017 Share Posted December 13, 2017 I honestly don't remember what I got in organic chemistry... I do vividly remember after each test our teacher writing the class average on the board (somewhere between 30-40%). Then he would say the good news is that I have added a 46 point curve to the exam. I would sit there and wonder to myself... if the average is a 36... does anyone really understand/know what is going on? Is this really furthering my education? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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