<p>Ok I really really really need some advice. I'm in a basic chemistry lab right now at a top university and I'm debating whether to drop it, change it to pass/fail, or keep it. I'm a freshman and have no idea what I'm majoring in, so I might not even need it. It is just a hard class for me, my hardest one, and I dread going to it. My problem is I need to keep at least a 3.0 GPA to keep my scholarships, and this is my only class that I think might ruin that. If I dropped it, I would still have 13 credits. I need to know by 6 pm tonight lol. Thanks.</p>
<p>Have you had any grades in the class?</p>
<p>Nope, that's the bad part. I have no idea how I'm doing in this class so far, and I won't get my first lab report back until Wednesday, but the drop/add deadline is today!</p>
<p>Ummm...I think you'll be fine. Just because the class is hard or not the most fun does not mean you won't perform decently in it.</p>
<p>I'm assuming you're also in a chem lecture class; i would stick with it. It is crucial that you keep up with the readings/assignments, and also get a lot of outside help (professors/tutors). I'm not sure if your school requires a science pre req, if it does then its beneficial. However to be honest if you have no interest in science at all, then i really don't see why you shouldn't drop it.</p>
<p>The best thing to do would be to talk to the professor and find out how you're doing, get his/her opinion of whether to drop.
Without that info, it's a hard call. Losing your scholarship is a bad thing...</p>
<p>Yeah it's kind of a bit late to talk to the GSI about it I think.. :( But I think I'm just going to take it pass/fail, so that way I will still get the credits for it but if I do end up doing horrible, then it won't affect my GPA. Good idea or no?</p>
<p>I suppose you could take it pass/fail, but then if it's a class required for your major then it won't count & you'll have to do it over. Might as well drop it unless you really need the units for some reason.</p>
<p>But, since you're having such a hard time in gen chem, then perhaps you should choose a major that doesn't require chem anyway. Gen chem is so basic and easy that if you don't get it, then you're really not cut out for a scientific major.</p>
<p>I second Pearlinthemist.</p>