AP Computer science dillema

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Irvine
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Hi guys,

I’m a senior right now and I applied to several uc’s for computer science. I am taking ap comp sci right now and i got a C-last semester, and second semester started recently, and I’m scared that I won’t be able to get a C this semester. I know that if I work hard I can probably get a C, but I know i cant risk getting a D. I’m pretty confident that I can get into UCI, UCSD, UCSB for computer science. I was thinking to drop the AP Comp Sci but I know that the UC’s can still rescind me if I get accepted for dropping out. I called a couple of them and they said that they would just have to evaluate my application and make a decision based on what happens. I know that it doesn’t look good to drop out of AP comp sci and majoring in comp sci, but I know that looks better then getting a D in the class. What should I do/What would you guys do if you were in my situation?

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Logic dictates that you should do everything in your power to pass this class, so look for a tutor or work with the teacher after school. Look up some on-line study guides if available. Not doing well in AP CS does not bode well as a CS major in college. UC’s will not rescind your acceptance for dropping the class, but you do need to inform them of the change.