<p>^if it’s a dual enrollment course then it shows up on the HS transcript as well as her college transcript. That’s why it matters.</p>
<p>Imo, a “W” on her college transcript (emphasizing that it was from when she was in HS and a DE course) is really not going to be a problem by the time she is applying to med schools. Easy to explain with documentation of surgery date, doctor’s note, etc. (gather documentation now for both med school apps. later and for possibly being able to remove the “W” with it). </p>
<p>Every school is different. Some do include a “W” on transcript even with a medical withdrawal, and some will remove it. It just depends on the school. You need to find out how to go about dropping with a medical-W for now (and worry about trying to remove that W later…look into grading policies at her college and follow up with the appropriate administrator). Usually there is a form that you have signed by the a Dean of students and sometimes it needs to also be signed by the professor, but rarely. I think you are doing the right thing (GPA has to be protected) given the situation, you are doing the right thing (senior year, apps. sent…not a necessary course to graduate…undue stress…). Don’t wait for the HS counselor to look into this for you. This needs to be addressed at the college. I am guessing (optimistically), that the HS may not even report a W on transcript given the medical reasons. It’s the college transcript that is the bigger issue and the HS counselor can’t help you with that much. Good luck!</p>