<p>I was heartbroken to receive a C this semester in AP Art History...i slacked a lot but i dont think i deserved a C. are my chances for UCLA/UC berkeley pretty much over now?</p>
<p>no, I have many friends that got a C on their transcript. As long as it didn't dramatically affect your GPA you are fine.</p>
<p>I got into both with a C in Calc BC
So don't lose heart</p>
<p>a friend of mine got into berk EECS with 2 C's and 1900s
so don't worry about 1 C especially if it's in an AP class that won't be really related to your intented major</p>
<p>But won't I look like a slacker to the adcoms? I also should mention I got 4 B's (in "core" classes) junior year. </p>
<p>but I have a 2280 SAT...does this compensate? I'm aiming for Cornell/UCLA/Berkeley</p>
<p>That you got a C will not hurt your chances. I think UC's are forgiving for C's, but D's and F's are looked upon with doubt. But your C coupled with your B's means your GPA cannot be as high as the averages for those schools (unless you have major AP class overloads). I guess it all depends on how much you want to get in there. There's always time to pull up you're grade with your senior year. If your taking all AP classes, that's a 5.0 right there and will definitely bring it up. Good luck.</p>
<p>Senior year doesn't count towards your 10-11 UC GPA though, meaning there is NOT time to pull it up. Are you sure about what all you said? "UC's are forgiving for C's" sounds too generous of them . . . this is UCLA and Berkeley we're talking about.</p>
<p>Your GPA is already too low for UC Berkeley, since you mentioned that you got 4 B's. UCLA is more iffy, since there have been people with really bad scores get in... so you never know. The C on your transcript isn't going to look too great either, even though it was in an AP course. I don't know of anyone who has had a C on their 10th or 11th grade transcript get into Berkeley. Maybe LA...</p>
<p>Well I guess it's different for every person/school. Personally, I know of specific cases where someone with at least one C (I think in his physics class) and at least two B's that got into both. But then again, he was ranked 5 in his class at my school. Still, with a C it's not impossible, but with those B's you need really really good SAT scores and EC's to stand a chance.</p>
<p>And I forgot that UC's do not have time to look at the 12th grade. But when they request the 12th grade 1st sem grades, don't they factor those grades into the overall gpa? Or is all our gpa for us juniors (Class of 08) over?</p>
<p>Oh and regarding my comment about UC's being forgiving, I was implying all UC's in general. I know OP is more interested in UCLA and CAL, but I am just saying other less prestigious UC's like UCSD and UCI are not as strict with their grades. Everyone made it seem like a "C" was an automatic rejection from the UC's. </p>
<p>@ aquamarine, And it's funny that you consider LA harder to get into than Berkeley. I don't know, maybe it's that I live in CA so Berkeley is more forgiving, but I know many people who got rejected from LA get into Berkeley. Alot more, btw. Isn't UCLA more selective as they have a greater applicant pool?</p>
<p>I really don't think you have a shot at Berkeley...you just can't let yourself get those C's my friend. that sucks...</p>
<p>Berkeley isn't usually very forgiving in GPA. Having more than a B isn't a good sign, so 4 Bs + a C really isn't looking good. SAT scores, from what I've found, can't make up for it, but the rest of the application -- ECs, awards, essays -- can.</p>
<p>Thanks to all who posted. from grades 9-11 I've gotten 6 awards:</p>
<p>fresh year: 2 awards honoring great personal character and responsibility
soph year: 1 academic award "in recognition of oustanding classroom achievement" in social sciene, 1 award for athletic excellence
junior year: 2 awards, 1 honoring great personal character & responsibility and another athletic excellence award in my sport.</p>
<p>would these be the types of awards that could make up for that C + 4 Bs?</p>
<p>Hello there!</p>
<p>I have various family members who work in admissions in various universities (both ivy and non-ivy league). Getting a C on your transcript will not adversely affect your chances of admission into a school unless there can be no justification for it (such as a family complication, etc.) Universities like UC Berkeley look for diversity within their students. Your grades and GPA, test scores, and recommendations all count as 33.3% of your admission evaluation each. Therefore, if you have done well on your tests (such as your SAT's), and you have decent recommendations from good sources, you have a moderate chance of acceptance. One or two C's (especially in difficult subjects) are not something to lose all hope over; just be sure that they do not become consistent. </p>
<p>Hope this helps! =]</p>
<p>^^
Hate to say it, that is BS. UC Berkeley does not ask for or recognize letters of recommendations. Furthermore, that SAT can compensate for your grades assuming you are in the top 10% of your class (if your class ranks). Though, all hope is not lost...I know someone outside of top 10%, OOS, Asian, with a 1560/1600 who got into UC Berk. So, I think it's a reach, but not unattainable. Also, did you get any A's junior year in core classes?</p>
<p>(I am in a similar situation with Truthfulie; I received a couple of B's but no C's and since my school is really competitive--I believe that our class of 08 will send a lot to ivy leagues--how will these B's look to colleges like USC/UCLA/UC Berkeley? Because my school is competitive I'll probably be top 25% but not top 10%)</p>
<p>Wow.... if you are out of top 10% you are very hard pressed to get into Berkeley/UCLA.... the only 4 people that went to UCB at my school were ranked in top 5%...</p>
<p>My son had a couple of Bs and one C (upper division college class) on his transcript and he got into UCLA, UCB etc. He was not ELC (top 4%) either.</p>
<p>Actually, recommendations are reviewed to some degree at UC Berkeley...they are just not required. A few days ago, a dean of admissions at Berkeley, Ms. Georgia Webb spoke with me and a group of students about the admissions process. 33.3% of your admission counts towards scores, grades, and, optionally, recommendation letters. Also, guest speakers who were accepted into Berkeley (some with GPA's of even 2.9) informed us that your grades are definitely not all that counts when applying. They explained that Berkeley uses a process called "comprehensive review", in which your entire life situation (including what courses were offered at your school and how you took advantage of them) is analyzed.</p>
<p>Note, however, that if the "C"s on your transcript were nothing more than products of laziness or slacking off, it will prove as seriously detrimental to your chances of acceptance.</p>
<p>Good luck, and keep the grades up! =]</p>