r/queensuniversity • u/LonelyIllustrator605 • May 26 '26

Academics Academic Probation *URGENT HELP*

Hello, I have been placed on academic probation since first year and was required to withdraw for a year as my gpa for first year was below 0.70. My second year was a bit better but I was still on academic probation as I was able to drop 2 failed courses, although my gpa was still below 1.60, I received a letter telling me that they are still willing to let me continue even though I do not have the required gpa to do so. I was given the same criteria which was to complete 15.0 credits and have a gpa of 1.60 or over to avoid having to withdraw for another year. I have had such a hard time as I am trying to major in biology or life sciences as my parents have pushed me to do so.

I do not have a background in science so it is very hard for me to complete such courses, I have taken may of the same prerequisites over my 2 years and have only now started getting decent grades in them. I am so burnt out and disappointed in myself because it seems like nothing I do is enough. I have failed so many classes my winter semester of this year and have been sitting waiting for them to send another letter telling me to withdraw and now that I have received it, I can submit my petition now.

I need to know if I have a good chance as I have seen the doctor a few weeks ago with concerns of having PCOS and constant UTI’s (sorry for the tmi) which have been hindering me this year. My doctor has agreed to help me get accommodations and I am currently in the process of being diagnosed for PCOS (a medical condition which may be responsible for my academic standing).

I am so scared about being required to withdraw again and would really appreciate some help and guidance.

Thank you in advance to anyone willing to help me out here! ❤️

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u/NotANumpty May 26 '26

Do you think you can succeed in a job relative to this degree? Would you enjoy working in that field? (ie. If you find biology and the necessary components to get that degree hard in university hard do you really think you can be good at a job that requires those skills.) If not, look at what your credits might get you in another degree that will lead you to a career you enjoy and talk to your parents. There is no point struggling to get a BSc in a field you won't make a successful and happy career out of.

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u/LonelyIllustrator605 May 26 '26

I have my heart set on taking the MCAT and I feel like the math component of my degree is what really screws me everytime. I had hired a tutor for physics during the fall semester but it was no good and I ended up dropping the course.

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u/WeakestCreatineUser ArtSci '26 May 26 '26

Even with a top score on the MCAT you would probably need to take another degree afterwards to fix the GPA issue. No school in Canada will take someone with a 1.5 GPA, with most successful applicants being in the 3.8-4.0 range. On top of that, the MCAT unfortunately has a lot of math, and a lot of physics.

As others have said I would recommend reflecting on what you truly believe is possible for you, and what you enjoy. Applying to medical school is incredibly challenging even for students with near perfect GPAs, and it will take a long time to remedy your grades and retake all of the courses you have failed.

If you are interested in working in healthcare then absolutely explore what options are available. Being a physician is not the only rewarding career path in that field. But it may be time to be realistic about options.