Officially Withdraw Or Not?

Transfer Students
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<p>I am attending summer school at a local community college. I need to finish my associates degree as I believe this would affect my recent admissions as a transfer into a University. </p>

<p>I was a pretty decent student, (~3.8). However, life circumstances forced me to officially withdraw from all my courses in fall 2010. (this was a big deal for me, as I know how frowned upon they are, and I had dreams of graduate school). </p>

<p>Moreover, I was unable to attend in spring 2011. Thus, things have become a mess for me. I was on course to complete an associate in science and arts in the fall; now I am trying to complete an arts degree of the summer. </p>

<p>I think I am looking at "C's," in these two (2) courses, one is a math course and the other a psychology course. I wanted to possibly do a major / minor in math, but I am only taking calculus II, and I am an upcoming junior, so I think I am a bit behind for that program.</p>

<p>This would be my first "C," but I am basically homeless at this point in my life, and am facing many struggles, so my dreams of graduate school and great grades are kind of less of a priority.</p>

<p>Honestly, I hate the courses I took (like algebra physics), and wanted to spend some more time to take more math and physics. Thus, I was questioning deferring for a year, to take more classes, and to address other issues in my life. Yet, I have been at the community college for entirely too long. </p>

<p>I will probably make another thread addressing more of my concerns.</p>

<p>However, the main issue of this thread: Should I take the "C's," in the courses or officially withdraw? </p>

<p>Keep in mind I am thinking of majoring / minoring in math or psychology and these are math and psychology courses; one of which I did not even want to take, but it was required for my associates, and the only psychology available (this issue makes me believe I need to get out of the community college system ASAP).</p>

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<p>i just wanted to bump for any advice.</p>

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<p>I would say take the C’s. I could be wrong, but at least that says you are trying to finish despite your circumstances and are doing ok (not failing!).</p>

<p>Some schools will let you explain hardships. I kind of doubt the C’s will hurt that much.</p>

<p>Again, that’s just what I would do. Have you talked to anyone at your current school about this?</p>

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<p>no. I have not spoken to anyone at my school in regards to this. I am not sure exactly who I would speak to. It’s kind of a complicated situation. Most will say, “a C will transfer,” and as far as instructors are concerned they are willing to provide me with what grade they think I will make.</p>

<p>Grades are obviously important, for job opportunities, graduate school, personal respect, etc.</p>

<p>However, i suppose there is a time when one must let go of those things, and “survive.”</p>

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<p>Withdraw. Save your GPA.</p>

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<p>bump. since there are mixed opinions, I am looking for more input.</p>

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<p>bump. (deadline is coming up…)</p>