W's on transcript?

Pre-Vet & Veterinary Medicine
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<p>So I'm a second year (sophomore) at UVA and I decided to be pre-vet the summer before entering this coming one (between first/second year). I didn't do very well my first year because I was an engineering major and the classes were really hard - I've since switched out with an undecided major. Since I'm not pre-vet, I'm thinking about majoring in Biology. However, I withdrew from physics last year with a W (of course I'm going to have to retake that) and I didn't do well in Calc (going to retake that too...).</p>

<p>But right now I'm in a history class that I'm really struggling in because I came in late (added the class on the day before the last day to add classes). It's not a requirement for any of the vet schools I'm planning on applying to, but it is a general college requirement. It's too late to drop it without penalty, so if I drop it now, I'm going to get a W, which would bring my total W count up to two. How bad would this look? I'm honestly scared to go on because there's so much information and there's a black hole during that time that I wasn't enrolled in the class because I haven't had time to catch up yet, and I've already failed two quizzes... </p>

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<p>Hi Soraiiya,</p>

<p>As far as the withdrawals on your transcript, I don’t think that’s a huge hindrance for your future plans.</p>

<p>But-</p>

<p>GPA counts heavily on vet school applications, so you’ll want to set a goal of bringing your overall GPA up. You can find the statistics for admitted students by checking a schools web site.</p>

<p>To be truly competitive you’ll want to retake any core required courses if you get a C or below the first time round. Since you’re just making the switch to pre vet, you’ll want to research the required courses for the schools your interested in and plan accordingly. I advise beginning with your in state school, if there is one. It would be cheaper, and your there aer more seats for in state students than out of state.</p>

<p>Biology is a great major for pre-vets, and it gives you many options should you change your mind or not gain admission.</p>

<p>Work hard on bringing your GPA up, start getting vet experience, and prep for the GRE- all these things will be to your benefit when you begin applying to vet schools.</p>