Will a Drop F look bad to colleges?Answered
Do you think that dropping a class and having a Drop F on my transcript will look bad to colleges and therefore, affect my chances of getting in? I would then take the class online to get a better grade than I currently have, so it's not like I would just be tossing away the class.
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Having a "Drop F" on your transcript might not be ideal, but it's not necessarily a major issue for college admissions. The key factors are your reasons for the withdrawal, your overall academic performance, and your plan for addressing the situation. If you had a legitimate reason for dropping the class and intend to retake it to show improvement, it can be viewed positively. Use any available space on your application to explain the circumstances and your commitment to doing better. Colleges understand that students can face challenges, and they often focus on how you handle and learn from those challenges.
However, if you simply just failed the class, try to strengthen other parts of your application. Do not give up hope! It may not be ideal but its still possible to get into university with it on your transcript.
Hope this helps! Good luck.
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Thank you for your response! I think I’m going to receive a poor grade in the class if I stay in it so I assume it will be better to drop it and take it online than if I stay and receive a bad grade. I have circumstances that caused me to struggle in this class and I would explain those on my application. Do you think this is okay or will this heavily affect my chances of being accepted to universities? I have done very well in all of my other classes and have good extracurriculars.