Check out our TO Q OR NOT TO Q? handout.
Choosing to drop a class should not be taken lightly. Admissions committees become concerned when they see dropped courses on a student’s record. (More than one dropped course can indicate a pattern.) You may be giving the impression of taking on more than you can handle and then dropping a course when it becomes difficult. Or it might mean that you did not ask for assistance in a timely manner and then became overwhelmed. There are times, of course, when dropping a course is the right choice. Under the best circumstances, you would make this decision after consulting with your professor. In these situations, take what you learned from the experience as you move forward in your academic career.