What looks worse on a college transcript? Dropping a Class or Failing it?
922842
If the voluntary withdrawal is "without prejudice" then it doesn't look bad.  Technically, that means the college said it was ok for you to drop the course and you did so within their guidelines.  Dropping the course without prejudice does not affect your GPA.  A D or an F definitely looks worse on your transcript.
501145
Yes you can still get financial aid if you fail a class...if you recieve grants(money you don't pay back) you will be put on academic probation, if you fail a class again the following semester than they will take your financial aid away, but you may still qualify for student loans...hopes this helps you. Try not to fail any classes two semester in a row!!!
900434
I am in AP Economics and I went into the class because I like that stuff.  If you dont like history then why are you taking it?  Make it look good on your HS transcript?  So I would which into a diffrent class, say, AP English or an AP math class something that will keep your interest.  Dont take a class because it will look good for college.  If you fail or are close to failing it affects your GPA as well as colleges seeing that when you send out your final transcript.
946713
I would probably drop the class if the best I could hope for was a C and I needed a B average to transfer with.  Of course, if you already have a gpa that is significantly above 3.0 you might be able to handle the C without it affecting your gpa too much.  Whether you can manage a 95% on the final might well depend on how difficult the class is..and I would venture to say that if you are struggling with it now..the chances are that you won't manage the 95%.  Look at it this way, the best you can possibly hope to achieve is a C in this class...and it is likely that you won't get it.  I assume that this is not the only class you are taking so therefore you will have other finals to worry about too. Studying for this course enough to get the C might well impact your other courses too.\n\nWill the C hurt you more than just dropping the class...that would specifically depend on what your gpa is now..as i said before if it is well above 3.0 it should not have much of an effect, but if it is right at 3.0 or below, then a C certainly will have a negative impact on it....you would require a B to retain a 3.0 gpa and an A to bring it up..\n\nSo theoretically speaking..your best chances probably lie with dropping the course...
433632
it depends on the school and how well they do. if they drop classes or don't get into a program or something immediately it could take longer.
306928
their is no easy way.\nif u wanna improve in something that means ur gonna have to work hard for it.\nso its studying hard or not passing the class.
882999
I would say that the worst professor I have had is a statistics teacher whos motto was "Classtime is not time to discuss homework questions, if you are having a problem with homework, then maybe you belong back at the community college."  She would say this if anyone asked her for help with homework questions, not to mention she talked down to you and let you know repeatedly that no one gets an A or B in her class and if you received a C, then consider yourself lucky.
787953
I have taken an online course.  Although I received an A, I found that I missed the live interaction of a classroom setting.  So I went back to traditional classes.
78034
Very nice GPA, let me tell you, I have a nice GPA too, and I have a withdraw on my record.  Don't worry about it that much if you have two on your record, but if you have a ton, then be worried.\n\nMany withdraw from classes for various reasons, my reason is that my professor told me in a meeting that while the class did not have any minimal requirements, he highly recommended a certain "starter" class that everyone else took, except myself.
993099
It's already paid for.... if you need the classes in order to graduate, just grit and bear it.  You'll have to eventually anyways.  If you are having real issues with your teachers, see if you can switch over to a different section.  If not possible, you can always withdrawl and recieve a partial refund if done on time.  If you just miss class, you'll fail.  Believe me, you don't want to add zeros into your cumulative GPA.
515982
I actually just had this happen to me.  It was mid trimester and I was doing really bad in Chemistry.  I spoke to the Dean, and he said that a "W" looks better than an "F".  However, he said more than one or two "W"'s doesn't look good either.  He definitely assured me that on won't have that much of an impact.\n\nBTW - I'm applying to dental school, and the Dean said it still wouldn't matter that much.
699616
I don't think it's too wise to tell people that you went on the grading program and changed your grades. \n\nNot to mention that it's a reason to get expelled...\n\nSo I wouldn't worry too much about getting suspended for having poor grades. \n\nBut, if you must know, it depends on how your grades are averaged.\n\nDo tests and quizzes carry more weight than homework assigments?? (For example, are tests 50% of your grade, and homework and class participation another 50%)\n\nHowever, if everything is worth the same, just add everything up and divide it by the number of grades.
184476
What type of problems is it?,,, is it in the way you are studying or in the college you are studying in or what?
382609
The one thing they look closely at is your academic achievements. If your grade aren't so good, then they will figure that your chance of doing well aren't so good either, and you will wind up with a rejection slip.The ACT, or SAT score will be the the other deciding factor, if you get into a certain college. Even the state universities, which use to accept all state resident, even those with poor academic preparation for college, are not raising the standards for admission, and also the standards for staying in.
690711
u're almost over it so think about how bad it is to repeat it and go through all the headache again. how are ur grades in the other courses? if they can cover up for 1 bad grade, there's nothing much to worry about and u'll make-up the coming semesters. think well b4 deciding\n\ngood luck :]
934016
If you withdraw from the class, don't specify that you are withdrawing because you are failing. That would be better than taking the class and fail. Also if it seems that it is more of the subject than the professor is the reason why you aren't doing as well, you may want to take the course during the summer. Most college courses taught during the summer are easier.
200585
I failed college algebra, finite math and economics.  I managed to barely pass the second time around.  I'm terrible at math, I just don't get it.  I made straight A's in English and History type classes though.  They say people are "wired" certain ways.  Don't feel bad if you fail a class or two.  Just try harder the second time, learn from your mistakes, and maybe get a tutor!