advice?

[SammR]

ok so here is my problem..

throughout my undergraduate studies, I have managed to maintain over a 3.9 GPA. I've volunteered in a social service agency for over a year now, and was a emergency room volunteer for 6 months. this current semester I'm having a tough time with my classes, and might have to drop one, resulting in a W. I'm really nervous with how that will look the semester i applied to schools, and if I get accepted on a conditioned acceptance until I graduate, when they see this will they deny me? I'm probably going to end up with somewhere near a 3.3 gpa this semester( a significant drop from my usual grades, and also a W) .. any advice, or something to calm my worries? am I worrying for nothing? next semester I will be taking 19 credits to make up from the 3 I will be dropping this semester. I just don't want the schools to think I slacked off after i applied, will they? I already applied to 3 schools, and I'm going to send them another transcript after this semester when its over. I just have had very bad luck with my classes this semester

[ applied for fall 2013- expected graduation May 2013]

Edited October 27, 2012 by SammR

[paige_elizabeth10]

I have a W on my transcript because I had to withdraw from an American Ethnic Studies class my Sophomore year. I had the exact same concerns as you, but my advisor told me that schools really won't think twice about it. It sounds like you have a lot of great things going for you, so I wouldn't worry too much about it

The only thing that I can see the schools getting fussy about is if the dropped class is in your major. But even then, I don't think its a big deal.

Edited October 27, 2012 by paige_elizabeth10

[SammR]

thanks Paige- The course thankfully isn't in my major, it is a sociology class though, special topics all about Greek's. I didn't know that prior to when I signed up to it; the midterm is just killer.

I just hope they don't think that I've totally slacked off after I applied, which will hurt my chances of getting in.

[paige_elizabeth10]

You don't sound like you are a slacker, as evidenced by your concern and your academic achievement thus far. Heck, I have a C on my transcript (microeconomics freshman year = no bueno), a W, and *gasp* I've even pass/failed a class.

Don't dismiss your other accomplishments for the sake of that tiny W. You dropped that class with the intentions of maintaining your good GPA (which you worked hard for and earned). Besides, don't most schools ask for the classes you plan on taking as well? Sounds like you won't be slacking off next semester either.

[SammR]

I really hope they have the same outlook as you do!!

I have already applied to NYU and Fordham, and they just have my past semesters grades, I'm not sure if I'll get a decision before sending in another transcript, after this semester is over,once I do send in this semesters transcript with the grades, it'll also include what I'm taking next semester.

ahh- so stressful.

[2011 MSW Hopeful]

I was admitted to NYU with an entire semester of Ws and Fs (which I addressed in my personal statement), so you shouldn't stress about the one W. Good luck!

Edited November 6, 2012 by 2011 MSW Hopeful

[michigan girl]

I had a W on my undergraduate transcript and was still able to pursue graduate studies in social work. Just explain your situation and you will be fine.