Bad grades first time around eerrr..

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Hey! I was just wondering if anyone had a response to my concern...I wanted to get into the direct entry program at simmons college and want to take some pre-reqs there...I took chem in my freshmen year of college but got a C+ so i was wondering if I took the course again and received an A would they hold it against me for taking the course twice? Any response would be awesome :)

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An A will make you look more competitive but nothing can erase the C. Only take it over if you know you will do better though.

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You didn't mention how long ago your freshman year was. I think if it has been a while you should probably retake it anyway? Especially before taking other science classes likely required. I say go for it and retake it! I have found it doesn't hurt to read up on a subject before the class starts. I looked over Chemistry before I took the class and found my pre-studying helped quite a bit! I learned the symbols of the elements, learned about bonding, acids and bases... and much of that will be review for you since you have taken Chemistry before.

Good Luck!

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In my college, if I have c or better I can't repeat the course unless I do credit or no credit. And there is no point doing credit/no credit for pre reqs. I guess it depends on college. But if you are allow and feel you can do better then go for it. Good Luck!

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Retake it at another college - e.g. community college. Also most science courses are considered "expired" after 5-10 years (check what the policy is in the program you're applying to) so if you took chem 5+ years ago you would have to take it again anyway if it is a prereq and it is the later grade that would be considered not the 5+ year old one.

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Thanks everyone for the input! My freshman year was in 2005, so by the time I will apply for a program the course will be expired so I will have to take it over again. I am glad the first grade won't matter because I had my mind in other things freshman year! I wish everyone the best and thanks for all the luck!:D

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I am glad the first grade won't matter because I had my mind in other things freshman year!

The first grade will always matter, it only "expires" insofar as universities make you retake sciences and maths every 5 years.

It will permanently be part of your GPA, it just wont count towards your pre-reqs.

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