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Offline killerbeehead

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I'm a junior chem major at UConn, and I'm looking to apply to grad school. I've just taken a few of my analytical chem tests, and I didn't fare well, because I struggled with the statistical formulas. Now it looks like I will probably get a C in the class. My GPA is 3.3 right now. Should I try to improve the grade by retaking the class, or does having a replaced grade on a transcript look bad?

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Re: should I retake a class to improve my GPA toward a grad school app?
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2009, 02:32:29 PM »
If you retake the class, it will show up on your transcripts as a repeat.  BUT, at most schools they will use the new grade to calculate your GPA.  I don't think that a repeat looks bad.  I think it shows determination and someone who wants to aim for more than just the bare minimum.

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