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I'm not certain, but my sense is that a W would require explanation. And that is not something you want to need to give. Whereas a less-good-pass is likely a non-issue and won't even register as anything but 'fine'.

cfr
– cfr

2016-02-28 04:42:25 +00:00
Commented Feb 28, 2016 at 4:42
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Good point. I think this question is more about "what should I do", and if OP do not like the nuclear option (where most serious argument would escalate anyway), the other clear way is the W.

Greg
– Greg

2016-02-28 16:00:33 +00:00
Commented Feb 28, 2016 at 16:00
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Nobody cares what you have on your PhD transcript. They care about (1) what you've published, (2) what's in your thesis, and as a distant third (3) your GPA. Oh, and (0) what your letters of recommendation say about you.

vadim123
– vadim123

2016-02-29 17:49:17 +00:00
Commented Feb 29, 2016 at 17:49

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