I am currently in my second year of college out of high school. I was a part-time Running Start student and didn’t do very well, so I decided to retake a few courses that I didn’t do very well in in order to boost my GPA and chances of transfer acceptance.
There are two courses that I have had a very hard time in…one I will probably retake for the sixth time, and one a third time. I have withdrawn in each class and failed each class as well. There are also a few courses that I am considering retaking or auditing. I know this already sounds bad, but I am planning on talking to my adviser about it and a transfer adviser at my desired University. I had been struggling heavily with mental illness, suicidal ideation, and am still finding the right treatment. I have gone through different medications and therapists, had a few trips to the ER when I was impulsively going to end my life, and am still trying to figure out what helps me best. Along with these personal struggles, I have also had family issues including the death of my cousin (whom is also my best friend) and my father’s heart attack, which both caused a deeper depression and longer recovery.
My current therapist told me that universities prefer to see audited courses over retakes.
Is this true? What is recommended/what looks best?