<p>I was just curious when the optimal time to drop a class was. I am a parent, and I realize that it is a slippery slope. You do not want to drop a class too early because you want to give the class a chance and see how you do on a few tests, even though you may not have done well on the first test. On the other hand, you cannot wait to a few weeks before the class ends since it may be too late and the grade will most likely stay on the transcipt. I am thinking that information may be in the syllabus somewhere but I was just looking for thoughts.</p>
<p>Some of these colleges with business schools, etc have minimum gpa's to stay in the program. My feeling is why have panic attacks and undue stress if you have a professor that cannot speak english, or is just horrendous?? It will most certainly hurt the gpa. You are better off just taking the class in the summer at a local college (assuming the credits transfer, which most will), and then just keeping up the gpa. It is not the best way to spend a summer, but you do what you got to do.</p>
<p>I realize that only a certain number of credits are transferable, however, there is no shame in dropping a class if you really feel that it is the professor and the the material.</p>
<p>I am assuming if you take a class at another college and the credits transfer, that the grade you receive goes on the official college transcript.</p>
<p>Thanks in advance.</p>