Hi guys,
So I am sort of a GPA whore and am sitting on a 3.93 at a top public school. I dropped a class last semester (WP - non punitive) and am now considering also dropping my accounting class that I am taking this summer because I am projected to make a B in the class which will bring my GPA down to 3.85. Maybe I am just trying to be too perfect and should get over myself. Is this a good idea? Should I just tough it out and take the B? The W's are non punitive but how will two W's look to an admissions officer?
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Multiple WP's on transcript
If it's only your second W it shouldn't negatively affect your application.
In addition, W and an A is definitely better both for your GPA (obviously) and your transcript than a B, especially when your GPA is that high.
In addition, W and an A is definitely better both for your GPA (obviously) and your transcript than a B, especially when your GPA is that high.
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Re: Multiple WP's on transcript
Thanks for the response.
So is it better to get a W or a B? Let's say these are my only two withdrawals in UG.
So is it better to get a W or a B? Let's say these are my only two withdrawals in UG.
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Re: Multiple WP's on transcript
Definitely a W, the drop in GPA would hurt much more than a 2nd W. I highly doubt 2 W's would have a tangible negative impact on any application but if it does it would be extremely minimal - your GPA has far more weight.
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Re: Multiple WP's on transcript
3.85 v 3.93 won't be the deal breaker if your LSAT sucks-but 2 Ws are no big deal-just drop the class.BadReligion69 wrote:Hi guys,
So I am sort of a GPA whore and am sitting on a 3.93 at a top public school. I dropped a class last semester (WP - non punitive) and am now considering also dropping my accounting class that I am taking this summer because I am projected to make a B in the class which will bring my GPA down to 3.85. Maybe I am just trying to be too perfect and should get over myself. Is this a good idea? Should I just tough it out and take the B? The W's are non punitive but how will two W's look to an admissions officer?
Thanks for the help.
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Re: Multiple WP's on transcript
I'd much rather have a W than a B if it wouldn't otherwise impact me graduating on time.
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