i had very decent grades (A's and B's) before my first quarter of organic chemistry, in which I got a C+. I know that this is going to jeopardize any chances of me getting into med school. What should I do?? I am very disappointed and scared. I am going to be taking my second quarter of organic chemistry...any tips for me?
Please, this is very serious...i want serious answers. Thanks!
2007-03-28 20:17:14 · 3 answers · asked by eternity 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I'd suggest getting a tutor. Maybe in summer school you can get another chance to take the first semester over. I just realized I assumed you were in high school. If you're in college, try the tutor or ask the professor about the areas where you're weak and what he would suggest you do to understand the material better. Sometimes just learning how to study a certain subject in a different way can make all the difference.
I'm glad you're already looking ahead to a speciality. Just remember that you have to do rotations (usually six-weeks if I remember correctly) in each speciality. You may decide neither one suits you.
Just don't give up! Good luck.
2007-03-28 20:39:18 · answer #1 · answered by goldie 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ORganic Chemistry is the real test of whether you can handle med school or not. It requires dedication and smarts. The professor is probably going to intentionally try to weed out kids who should not be going to med school. You have to prove that you can do it.
I don't agree with the other answer about it not mattering much. I think it matters a lot. You definitely need to get at least a B in the second term.
One group of six kids I tutored did this course together. They made a pact. Every day they got up, went to the library and studied together until class, then back to the library, then to sleep.
That's all they did for 11 weeks. Library, class and sleep. When the term was over, 15 kids of 190 in their class had A's. All six of them got A's.
How badly do you want to be a physician? If you have the determination to do it, you can do it. But you must walk the walk!
2007-03-29 05:06:26 · answer #2 · answered by matt 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Calm down. One average grade is not going to hurt you. Just try to identify you weak sports. What prevented you from doing well in class? If the coursework was hard, try to review it before next semester starts. And dont worry about one C, as long as you keep up your good work, it will even out. Medical schools are looking for high MCAT scores more than GPA.
2007-03-28 20:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by pinklilyrose7 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋