08-13-2015, 01:31 PM
cookderosa Wrote:Finding an online RA 3 cr immunology course isn't like finding English 101, that's a tough one to even find- let alone cheaper.
FWIW, I'd revisit this with her. Even if it did replace her F (which I think should be done at the same school for that to work, but not the point) does she need it? It isn't a common prereq, it's not part of the premed core and a 3 cr class when added in against 120 credits won't move the gpa needle even a pinch. Are other aspects of her application excellent? I guess I'm saying, this might be a lot of work for little to no return.
I agree with everything you're saying, and these are the same arguments I've used against re-taking the course (especially at another university). At this point, I've given up on steering her away from re-taking it and just trying to find the cheapest option for her. She's got an undergrad in Biology with a good GPA otherwise. I think this is just a small blemish on her academic record that's perhaps giving her a little tunnel vision.
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