<p>I currently have 18 completed credits at a local community college and a 4.0 G.P.A. All of these classes were taken during summer sessions, so this Fall is my first long semester. I signed up for Biology, Theater, Bowling, Speech, and College Algebra. I thought this would be easy enough, but I got a bad start in biology and I simply cannot make myself study. I'm so far behind now anyway. The tests build on each other and I haven't studied a bit since day one. I believe I can make an A in all of the other classes, but I am worried about failing biology and about what it would do to my GPA. What is worse is that I planned to complete the core curriculum by the end of the Spring semester, but dropping this class will leave me short. I really can't imagine taking another whole semester just for one class. I plan to transfer to UT, and I need to get there as soon as possible. Honestly, living at home offers WAY too many distractions. But... ehh, the question remains: should I drop the class or stupidly hope that I'll pass it? I doubt that the latter will occur.... but what is worse? A failed class or a drop?</p>
<p>failed class is worse than a withdrawn class, but you better be able to explain it on your transfer app.</p>
<p>^^^I don’t think one W really needs a full explanation, but it certainly wouldn’t hurt.</p>
<p>Just drop it and then re-take it. Make sure to pay attention this time. </p>
<p>Also, is bowling really a college course?</p>
<p>A>B>75>W>D>F</p>
<p>That’s my scale. </p>
<p>That being said, getting a 75 is more than possible a month in. Start studying and wait until the last possible second to drop.</p>
<p>Since you’re doing so well in your other classes, devote extra time to Biology and try to get at least a C. That would look better than a W, assuming you’re not a science major and you won’t lose the credits.</p>
<p>If you’re certain you’ll get a D or F, then I’d go ahead a take the W and make it up next semester.</p>