upper

im taking a class that's supremely hard for an easy class. the teacher talks about the stuff NOT in the book ONCE and goes on. she talks wayyy too fast and shares her life story instead of teaching and i've gotten a B and a C for her test. I'm wondering what would be better, getting a B or getting a W. i'm sure that if i take this class with another professor, i will get an A

ecullen

W implies you gave up.

upper

so i should just accept the B instead of getting a W and redoing the course to get an A?

anonymousername

W's don't matter but a B isn't going to kill you unless it's a really important one to your major.

you didn't mention what the class was, what your major is, how many units the class is, what your current gpa is, and how your gpa will be affected by the B. provide this information then you might get a more precise response from people

upper

biology major, music appreciation class, 3 units, and my current gpa is 4.0, i've taken 18 units.

anonymousername

take the B

stacyadams

are you going to be premed? because if you are, they will average your CC gpa with your transfer school gpa. a W will count as an F if you apply to med school. I say get the B.

UChopeful2010

^ can you actually provide a source for that. Not to be a jerk, I'm just curious. Because I see it said over and over by posters on this site, yet when I search for the policy all I come across is information dispelling that myth.

This is an example of what I'm finding from more credible sources (actual med students)
on other forums. The consensus seems to be as long as you have a good explanation for W's, they will be ok.
http://forums.studentdoctor.net/show....php?p=6183722

anonymousername

this is incorrect.

snooks86

Why would drop the class. Getting a "B" is still really good.

hidingout

take the b

Rwasko

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upper

yeah, i'm pre med. and thanks, i'll take the B.