<p>I am taking a math class for pre-reqs but I realized, after a few weeks into it, that my lowest req was a lower math class (I'm a transfer and my advisor recommended me to take this because of my SAT math LOL). I'm basically in a very advanced math class for my major.</p>
<p>I could probably pull off a B or C in my current math class (currently have B+). If I take the lowest math req, I am almost guaranteed an A. Right now I am a new transfer so I have a clean slate and a chance to make that 4.0 GPA. (If it helps any, I had a 3.6 at my last college). </p>
<p>PLEASE NOTE: Math has always been my weak area. I've always pulled off B's and C's in high school math. Even with paid tutoring, I'd get a C. </p>
<p>My teacher gives us a lot of graded take-home quizzes, online homework, pop quizzes, and is a VERY harsh grader (no partial credit on tests -- it's either WRONG or RIGHT). So I don't see my B+ getting any higher. Right now, this is the /only/ class I am stressed about.</p>
<p>Also, I'm a journalism major and if I ever decide to change it, I'm 110% sure I will stay in the liberal arts/media area (advertising/marketing, graphic design, english, etc).</p>
<p>The problem is, a W will show on my transcript. I'm not exactly sure how negatively that'll affect me. </p>
<p>Can anyone offer some advice on whether or not to drop? Or any insight at all?</p>
<p>My college senior daughter just called this afternoon after she found out she could not audit a class she was taking ( too late). When I suggested she drop it, she said that she would have four Ws on her transcript. College students seem to have the idea that a transcript is part of the interview process. I have never been asked to give a transcript until after I was hired ( for verification of degree). I don’t think pouring over transcripts is a part of the interview. I would not worry one bit.</p>
<p>in that case, would auditing a class or dropping it be better? Either way, I receive NO money back at all but on my transcript it’ll show the difference.</p>
<p>The company I work for – a large consulting company – requires a transcript from job applicants before they are invited for interviews. Applicants with bad grades are never invited for interviews. It may be different in other industries, though.</p>
<p>It depends what you want to do, lullabies. If you do not need the class for anything, but you would like a foundation in the subject, auditing is a good idea. Though requirements may vary, quitting takes the pressure off: you can go to class and gain whatever you want from it. </p>
<p>4my2 girls, I am sure it is different from industry to industry, but imagine if every company did what yours does. The job hunt process would even be more expensive for applicants. To me, there is no point to a company requesting a transcript at the interview stage. If grades are important to your company, ask the GPA and make it clear that upon an offer, a transcript will be required to verify degree and GPA.</p>
<p>I worry about if employees of these fields think anything of W on transcripts, though. Do they see audit as better? Will it matter at all because it’s an irrelevant gen ed?</p>