<p>So…okay.</p>
<p>I’m a Theatre BA (Playwriting) and Professional Studies BS (Cross Cultural Literature) dual major. (It’s a long story, but to make it short, the English program here isn’t suitable for my research goals…hence the Professional Studies.)</p>
<p>I’m planning on applying to PhD schools (large, competitive schools) to get my PhD in Literature (Modern/American/Irish)–I am a student with a 3.86 and I have several conferences (national and otherwise), four international experiences, and several publications under my belt. I will also be applying to schools to get my dual MA (Lit)/MLS. I am more concerned about the PhD schools, however.</p>
<p>But here’s the deal:</p>
<p>…I am currently in a History of English course that I am doing very poorly in. I’ve never done this poorly before, despite doing all of the work and attending every class. I’m anticipating getting a C+ in the class.</p>
<p>Part of me thinks I should withdraw since I have never gotten a C before, much less a C in an English course. However, my adviser says that many Graduate schools will see the C and my other grades and assume something very odd went on in the class since I am such a good student otherwise.</p>
<p>So, would it be better to get a C in the class and just be done with it (It’s not TECHNICALLY required for my professional studies major) or should I withdraw? My GPA will remain at a 3.8 with a C. Part of me wants to just take the C and make up for it by presenting at another conference or working on getting another publication…help!</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>