Help pls
Hey all
currently a junior at a top 10 undergrad uni. I have a BB IB internship lined up for this summer. Currently taking 4 courses. One of the classes is a part of my core and it is a history class. The teacher is notoriously known for being awful as well as a tough grader. Additionally, we have very few grades that make up our final course grade. I’m not doing well in the class at all, despite me putting most of my time towards this one class, as opposed to my major courses. What will happen if I withdraw from this class and am only taking 3 classes this sem? Will that mess up my IB offer? Solid honest advice would be great. Thanks.
TLDR; If it's really that big of an issue just withdraw. You'll likely be fine, just be ready to explain why.
A withdrawal in a non-core class is better than sub-par grades in all your classes, especially leading up to your internship. I can't speak for every group, but I did have a transcript review during one of my FT super days, so I can say this stuff can and does happen. The difference between an imperfect background and landing the offer is your ability to explain the "why" behind whatever smudges are on your record. The way I see it, you have two scenarios, assuming you sincerely can't get your grade up in that class:
At the end of the day, it comes down to your story and how you communicate your ability to work in a high-paced environment with ambiguous directions, conflicting priorities, and high expectations.
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