Taking W vs GPA

So Im a sophomore transfer at a semi-target school. During my freshman year at a public, I finished with a 3.2 (extenuating circumstances). I also took Calc 2 and Discrete as pass/fail—failed (a c- didn’t cut it for some reason). Already repeated Calc 2, repeating Discrete at this new school. 

So to the issue…I’m in the process of getting a C+ in my CS course, can’t do pass/fail, so I’m going to drop it and repeat next semester. Considering I’ve already repeated 2 courses, would this be a good idea? Without the course, I’ll be around a 3.8, having As in my 3 other courses.

In ib recruitment does how you got your gpa even matter? Will my transcript be analyzed, or do they only look at it for gpa verification? 

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bump. go to solid target with a 3.81, might get B in a class and B+ in another two. Might bump my gpa down to 3.75 so i can't round up to 3.8. was wondering if i should take the W. 

Also curious as to how many banks actually ask for transcript. Talking to older buddies here and have heard that most don't even ask for transcript

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