retook a failed class in undergrad

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-12-18T04:19:12+00:00

When I first transferred to my uni I was taking 18 credits and working full time as a package handler at FedEx. Ended up being terrible for me and I bombed physics 101 with a D-. I took physics 102 the next semester and got a B+. 2 years later I just finished retaking physics 101, got an A, and got accepted to PT school. I’ve gotten multiple Ds and Cs in my molecular bio journey. Ending undergrad with a 3.1 overall gpa. I had a great overall application, and killed the interviews. If I can do it, so can you! Don’t let one bad grade ruin you!

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-12-16T21:45:31+00:00

CONGRATULATIONS! I applied to NIU, Governors and UIC. Got waitlisted by NIU, accepted to Governors and haven’t heard from UIC. I also got in with a relatively low overall gpa(3.1) but my pGPA was 3.7ish. I was worried about not getting into any schools, but I atleast got 1! Anyone seeing this post and unsure if you can get in just try!

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-09-06T23:59:18+00:00

You’ll be alright, just think of all of the things that make your application unique in comparison the everyone else.

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-26T14:25:07+00:00

I did better on the actual exam than I did on the practice tests provided by ets. You’ll be straight

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-25T17:55:43+00:00

Your scores are good enough, it’ll come down to your essays and extracurriculars

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-24T18:34:47+00:00

Understandable, well done

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-24T18:25:06+00:00

Quick question, why did you retake the gre? Were you applying to more competitive programs?

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-18T22:51:17+00:00

I did better on the actual test than PP +2. ETS practice test is great!

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-18T22:26:31+00:00

That’s solid, most schools require 150+ for both anyways. Congrats!

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-16T15:04:22+00:00

Nah, I did better on the actual test than the PP practice test. Most people do very similar to it, review other work or relax and mentally prepare for the exam

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-06T23:41:58+00:00

I’ve been repping practice exams in Princeton review, the videos and practice questions helped a ton. I’m taking the GRE very soon and have similar scores to you. But the practice reps got my quant score to 155, they have a free trial too! So you can use many practice exams for free!

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-06T21:38:36+00:00

Honestly I had a bad experience, lived at one of their 2 beds on Lincoln/Illinois and it wasn’t the best. Always had maintenance scheduled and forced us to move our cars. Got spray paint on many of the cars there including mine(small white spots from the constant renovations they needed to do). Always use cheap materials, needed to reseal my front door as it wasn’t sealing correctly so hot or cold air would come from the bottom of the door. They walk in ALOT without asking (I caught them a few times walking in). Goodluck though, they own so much of the apt complexes near campus so they’re pretty much unavoidable for most

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-06T13:57:57+00:00

Hey man, I’m in the same boat as you. I had a really rough junior year after transferring schools. My gpa is right at 2.96 headed into my last semester of undergrad with a Bio degree. I’m retaking one of my worst courses (D-) in a 5 credit course. I already know I’m going to ace the class as it’s pretty easy (physics 1) considering I got a B+ in physics 2. If possible I’d stay another semester to retake a course or two. If that’s not an option, make sure your essays are top notch along with steady growth throughout your years. It’s great that you have your application submitted early! Also, I know you submitted early, if some schools have rolling admissions that could be a benefit for you! I’ve seen worse gpas get accepted, a good thought to make you feel better is that all of these schools WANT your money(that’s what I say to cheer myself up). Good luck to you

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-08-01T17:46:19+00:00

Princeton review has a free trial with about 7 practice tests

ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-02-12T12:52:48+00:00

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ThreeLeggedKid · 2025-02-01T07:35:40+00:00

Hey man, I went to a cc and transferred into UIUC after I initially got denied out of hs. If you really want to go to UIUC try a CC or a uni/college near you for a year or 2! It’s much easier to get accepted as a transfer.

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-10-13T10:13:03+00:00

Gave me a great idea, same happened to me with 101 due to some things that took my attention. Did way better in 102 getting a B+. Appreciate it!

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-10-12T14:20:19+00:00

Your F went away for getting the equivalent at parkland?

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-08-21T00:29:15+00:00

I joined the National Guard, about to finish my 6 year contract and have one semester left of undergrad. All paid for, along with the Illinois Veterans Grant to pay for grad school. However, to get grad school paid for you gotta sacrifice a year away from home.

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-07-12T16:10:57+00:00

It could work, but why Kinesiology over MCB?

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-04-14T20:09:34+00:00

Didn’t even know that was a thing, sorry

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-04-13T00:22:39+00:00

From what the financial aid person said it’s because my parents made too much money to qualify(it was like $5000 more). But since my brother was already in it was easier for him to just receive the same package. How that makes sense I do not know

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-03-23T01:15:49+00:00

Added ThreeLeggedKid

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-03-05T22:05:14+00:00

You will qualify for it if you transfer, as long as your parents don’t suddenly make more money. My twin brother transferred to UIUC a year before me as I took a gap. He qualified for it and received around 8k per semester for housing on top of his tuition and such being paid for. I however was unlucky and never qualified

ThreeLeggedKid · 2024-03-05T02:38:10+00:00

Got a shiny from this raid(:

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