<p>So I received a D last semester in AP Calc AB, not a - g course and I called them, they said that the D would be cleared, I had pretty decent grades considering the fact that I'm taking 3 AP classes. Now heres the problem, my last semester for senior year is coming to an end and I'm stuck at a D for the same class, AP Calc AB, (teacher won't do anything about it), I've never been a math person, but my teacher makes it nearly impossible to pass this class, since the class is based on test grades only, and the fact that he does not allow any make up's nor does he allow retakes, I'm in the worst position I can be. I find this subject to be extremely difficult and regret taking the class but my school does not allow you to drop an AP class regardless of the conditions, my grandma has also been very ill for the past year so I'm constantly in and out of the hospital while also maintaining a part time job. I've already SIR'd and finished my housing contract along with reserving my orientation space etc.. I also made the stupid decision of not planning a backup (CC) so UCSB is the only choice I have right now. My grades for my other classes look fine, three A's and one B and a C. What are the chances of my admission becoming rescinded. I'm planning to email/call them about my situation as soon as possible but I need some feedback on my current situation, do you think my admission will be withdrawn? My future's at stake! :(</p>
<p>If you explain your situation with less fault upon the teacher and more responsibility taken, I think that they will be understanding. I believe that the teacher is less than fair but UCSB will want to hear you be a response adult and own up to the score you have.
Have you spoken to your high school counselor about the teacher’s unwillingness to compromise? You should.</p>
I find it hard to believe there is nobody in your school passing the class, which refutes your claim it is “nearly impossible”. And as a matter of fact once you are in college many classes will be based just on test grades. </p>
<p>Just some advice here, but instead of blaming the teacher you ought to ask yourself what you could have done to better learn the material. I’m going to bet the 1st thing you could have done is devote more time to working practice problems. In college for a math/science class many students find they spend 6-10 hours a week per class studying the book, working practice problems, doing homework, etc. Since this is the equivalent of a 1st-year calculus class you should have been spending a similar amount of time, but like many HS students you didn’t know about this and didn’t do it. </p>
<p>I think that since you still meet the UC admission requirements you’ll be ok, but D’s are not a good thing. You should rethink writing about how terrible the teacher is since that will not go over well. I suggest sending an email so there is a record of contact. And do it right away! Should they require you take a summer make-up class then if you wait until they find out about the grades from your transcripts in August it will be too late. </p>
<p>BTW you have alternatives. You can sign up for classes at a community college until classes start in the fall, so if it comes to that you will still be in college.</p>
<p>I think it is wise to talk to UCSB before you do anything else. Now make that call Monday (if you haven’t already) and I’m sure you’ll feel a lot better (the unknown can be a lot more stressful). Good luck to you.</p>