...I got a C in a class. What do I do now?
A lot of students assume that receiving anything below an A in class, especially in a science or math course, means that your medical career is over. I had one friend describe it to me as: "For every B you get, there are 10 other students with an A." While this may be true, there is no reason to worry about getting a B or a C. If you got a D or an F, then you should almost definitely retake the course and make sure you find out what went wrong and how you can improve it the second time around.
Getting a C on your transcript isn't the end of the world. In the event that you do get a grade you're dissatisfied with, there is no universal answer on whether to retake the course or not. In other words, it's really up to you and your situation. One C is not going to ruin your chances on getting into medical school. If your GPA is already high and you don't really have the leg room to retake the course, then don't worry about it. If on the other hand, your GPA isn't all that great and you believe you can retake the course and get an A, then go for it. Nothing is worse than retaking a course and getting a poorer grade.
Rest easy, a C is not the end of the world. I know someone who got a C in organic chemistry and still received a number of acceptances into medical school. Worst case scenario is that you'll have to prepare to answer the question "why did you get a C in so-and-so" during your interviews.
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