<p>I just found out I failed my Orgo 1 class. I'm a biology major and I was hoping to be pre-vet but the way I'm going right now, my chances seem pretty slim. I'm currently a junior and now my GPA has dropped down to a 2.5. I also got a D+ this semester in Genetics, another pre-req some vet schools require. Things could be solved by retaking courses (although I know this wouldn't make my bad grades go away nor would it look that great), but my school won't allow retakes of the three core biology major courses, Genetics being one of them, if you "passed" (D- or higher). I was planning on taking a year or two off after I graduate in order to gain more experience as a veterinary assistant or something similar. I haven't taken my GREs yet. I'm wondering if I should even bother still trying to be pre-vet or if I should stop now and save myself from taking more difficult classes and just focus on raising my GPA and hoping I can just get a job somewhere. </p>
<p>I’m a parent here, and will give you a “bigger picture” answer. Others may chime in with more detailed answers about your courses.</p>
<p>What is your motivation for pre-vet, and do you have an internal drive and passion to become a vet? Do your natural skills, talents, and abilities line up with what is needed for this career? </p>
<p>Now might be a good time to step back and reassess what academic areas you are best at, and from there look at other ways to make the best use of your natural talent. There are tests online you can take to help you determine your best skills, and you can also ask trusted advisors/family what they see as your best talents.</p>
<p>I know a student who chose pre-med because he was influenced by family relatives who were doctors. I didn’t “see” him as a doctor, but he knew that was a good, solid profession that would allow him to provide for his future family. It didn’t take too long for him to bomb out of his science courses, but luckily he was able to realize his strengths did not lie in the sciences. He regrouped, changed his major to journalism/communications, and is now working successfully towards a major (and career) better suited to showcase his natural talents and abilities.</p>
<p>Take time over this break to think about other possible careers that might interest you, and seek out wisdom from more experienced folks that you trust.</p>