‘I can’t afford to not get grades:’ Premed students, medical staff reflect on CR/GC/NC grading option
Provost Liz Magill sent out an email to all of the University’s undergraduate students Oct. 9 announcing students’ ability to switch from receiving a letter grade for classes to receiving credit/general credit/no credit for all classes taken this semester, even ones that apply to requirements, majors and minor. While for some students this option allowed them to breathe a sigh of relief, for premed students who will be applying to medical school after graduation, the decision to opt-in to these grading options inherently involves them weighing multiple factors, including future admissions cycles.