B in a major prerequisite?

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<p>I'm considering transferring to UCLA or UCB next Fall ('11) with my prospective major being English, but right now it looks as though I may be getting a B in my current British Lit class at cc which is required prior to transfer. My current GPA is a 3.97 without the potential B, and I am planning to finish the TAP program, so in terms of my transfer GPA, I'm not too worried, but would it be a tough sell if I have that B in a major course, being that the program is impacted at UCLA?</p>

<p>So far I have roughly 70 units over the past 2 years, and I have gotten straight A's with the exception of two W's that I have since made up (elective classes)..</p>

<p>I don't mean to be completely paranoid, but I would expect the major to become even more competitive than it already was this year, and I feel my worry may be justified..=/</p>

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<p>[Urban</a> Dictionary: college confidential](<a href=“http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=college+confidential]Urban”>Urban Dictionary: College Confidential)</p>

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<p>Thats just mean and funny at the same time.</p>

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<p>Oh so very true! Shame on me!</p>

<p>Unfortunately, that still leaves my question unanswered.</p>

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<p>I think you should be fine dude.</p>

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<p>Sorry, go stick your head in an oven. The cutoff this fall will be a 3.98</p>

<p>Edit for the sake of not ending up being vinnialized on Nancy Grace: the above is a blatant lie meant for your entertainment.</p>

<p>Edit #2: However, our reassuring advice that “you’ll still get in” might not be enough to stop your parents from beating you ****less.</p>

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<p>I get that what I’m asking is in a word pretentious, but considering some of the other asinine questions I have read on this forum, it’s not quite fair to knock me for merely fitting in with the urban dictionary stereotype. If you’re on CC, expect some freaked-out Chance Me threads, obviously including my own. College is a stressful, stupid game, but those who choose to play it have a right to seek assistance. </p>

<p>I get the impression now that I must not have anything to worry about, so thanks for the input- sad as that is, I actually appreciate it.</p>

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<p>Good luck broseph</p>

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<p>Dude, don’t worry. I got into both schools with a B in my major prereq classes and with a gpa less than yours.</p>

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<p>It’s not that you fit the stereotype, it’s just it’s quite absurd you’re worrying over a B grade, with a GPA already as high as 3.97, but to answer your question you’re fine. But really chillax a little and I mean this in friendly a way, it can be unhealthy to obsess over a particular university like UCLA and be such a perfectionist, it’s not as if you can get your GPA any higher than 4.0</p>

<p>If you’ve heard people get rejected with a near 4.0 then they offered nothing to the university except a whole list of A grades or maybe it’s something as stupid as not fulling one pre-req that’s currently in progress.</p>

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<p>You will be fine. I got into into UCLA, CompSci major (10% acceptance rate) with 1 B in my major prerequisite (Physics Mechanic).</p>

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<p>English is impacted, but the average admitted GPA for UCLA in 2009 was a 3.7 or so. As for Cal, it’s one of the humanities and they have a 41% acceptance rate. I don’t remember if these numbers are 100% exact, but in short, you’re fine!</p>

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<p>get your spatula ready cause you’re going to be flipping burgers! XD</p>