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@Lauren748
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 • 2 years ago •
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Will dropping a class (a W grade) hurt my admissions chances?
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I really want to drop out of a class because it is stressing me out so much and overwhelming me. I didn't drop it initially within the first week because I didn't realize how difficult the workload would be until three weeks in. I think if I dropped out of the class, I would get a WP (withdraw pass), not a WF (withdraw fail), but I'm still worried that it will stain my transcript and application to selective colleges. Will it hurt my admissions chances?

Thank you for your insight.

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@avrie_k
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 • 2 years ago

It really just depends on which college you are applying to, and if you have multiple WP's. If you have just one, most colleges will look over this.

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@1kayla6
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 • 2 years ago

If you’re worried about it staining your transcript, I’d make sure to talk to my guidance counselor about it. You can always try and find a tutor if you end up not dropping the class

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