How much does the Chem 3A curve help (or not help)?

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I got a 72 on my first midterm, and a 30 on my second one. At this point, I think I should drop and retake it in the fall.</p>

<p>the mean for the 2nd one was 56 i think and the SD was 21</p>

<p>Pros:
-better grade
-more time to learn the material/relearn</p>

<p>Cons:
-I lose just over $1000
-The tests might be harder, personally I think Robak's tests weren't too bad if i didn't have personal things going on right now and could give my all.
-I might "pass" or i might not. If i do, then I have the lowest grade. If I don't, it'll show up on my transcript and I can retake it anyways but I would have the bad grade there. I guess the smart decision would be to drop but then idk if it's worth it.</p>

<p>help.</p>

<p>actually i just looked at the histogram, and it looks like i will pass, but should I try to get a higher grade next semester and blow my money?</p>

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<p>If you’re pre-med, yes definitely drop it and re-take. Are you sure it won’t show up as a Withdraw though?</p>

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<p>Grades are money. Assuming that you want to go to grad school/higher education, then retake it.</p>

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<p>Are you already enrolled in Chem 3A for next semester? If not, there is no way you’ll be able to get in.</p>

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<p>No, I’m not enrolled. Wow you’re right. I just checked…143 students on the waitlist. lmao okay great. I guess that makes the decision easy for me.</p>

<p>I’m not premed but I do plan to continue after my 4 years here.</p>

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<p>Yeah, 3A is one of those classes that fill up during Phase I, unfortunately.</p>