Advice? -Retaking Math Classes

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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I am currently a freshman in high school, and I am extremely determined to succeed in my academic career.
The only issue is, in middle school, I didn’t care as much. Which, at first, may not seem like a big deal, but it was like a slap in the face.

My middle school, for some reason, put me into a test group, making me take Algebra 1 in 6th grade. I had no prerequisites except for passing an exam (which I didn’t answer half the questions) at the end of 5th grade.

Now, I have been getting grades that I am proud of, and I have come to the realization that I got an average of a B in the class (no extra credit because rough teacher -but I’m not blaming her). So now I feel like I am so behind of my fellow classmates, who all have amazing GPA’s. I know it’s bad to compare each other, but let’s face it. When they’re choosing our applications in college, it’s the best of the best.

Now, I am taking Pre-Cal this year. I realized that I might be able to retake the class. I know it’s only a B and I took it in middle school, but would you think it’s really bad if I took Algebra 1 Honors only again? During the summer?

I am extremely stuck and I just want an unbiased viewpoint. I know I can raise it with my incoming grades, because I’m only a freshman, but it’s been killing me. I get upset every time I think about my GPA.

Thank you!

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NOTE: I took Algebra 1 Honors in 6th grade

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Why would you want to take Algebra 1 over the summer? That’s absurd! You don’t need to. And besides, are you sure that a 6th grade class will factor into your HS GPA?

And colleges will be able to see that you retook it.

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It was a considered a HS credit, so yes. It does count towards my GPA… So therefore, colleges will be able to see.

That’s why it’s bringing down my GPA and it’s really being a bother.

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Even if the HS factors the class into the HS GPA, colleges will place zero weight on a class you took in the sixth grade. Retaking a class in which you received a B (even if allowed) is just a waste of time. Some colleges want more than just an academic drone.

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Typical kid: Algebra in 9th grade
You: Algebray in 6th grade. You got a B. That is great!

Concetrate on continuing to do well from now on!

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If I were in admissions and saw a kid who completed precalculus thinking it was worthwhile to take algebra 1 again over the summer solely to change a B from several years ago to an A (amazed a school would even allow this, ours allows retakes only at standard level for students who failed), I’d throw the application in the trash.