C in Calc, am I done?

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<p>Hey guys, maybe this is a better place to post.
I have applied to transfer to UCSD UCI UCSB UCLA and Cal for next fall</p>

<p>I am an econ major, previously a 4.0 and in the honors program, but this past semester i got a C in calculus and a B in economics (micro), due to an accident in which i was injured</p>

<p>my gpa now is 3.74
major gpa 3.2 *** (pretty bad)</p>

<p>my C disqualifies me from UCI's economics, as they require a B in each calculus class (?) correct me if i am understanding that wrong.</p>

<p>any advice/what chance do you think i will have at UCLA and Cal?</p>

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<p>Explain your situation in the additional comments section; you should be able to do that since this is the period when one is allowed to edit his/her application. They’ll probably take that into account.</p>

<p>Be prepared to furnish evidence of this “accident” if you are asked to do so. Good luck, man.</p>

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<p>thanks Cayton, I do have an MRI report in a pdf, ready to go.</p>

<p>After i explain the injury, do you think i should say “I would eagerly accept a conditional admittance, granted I receive a 4.0 for Winter and Spring, like I did every semester prior to the accident.”?</p>

<p>Do you think this would show confidence or pomposity?</p>

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<p>I agree with @Cayton do your best to explain your situation. It sucks that UCLA with probably not take it into consideration since they’re so numbers driven. I think CAL will be understanding of your situation though.</p>

<p>Good Luck</p>

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<p>If you want to mention the accident in the additional comments I don’t think it will hurt you. That being said, if it were me, I’d only mention it if I were in a serious accident. </p>

<p>“I would eagerly accept a conditional admittance, granted I receive a 4.0 for Winter and Spring, like I did every semester prior to the accident.”?</p>

<p>Don’t say that. They’ll extend a conditional admittance if they want to. To be honest, I don’t think they’re going to send conditional admittances over a B and a C… </p>

<p>Hope all is well. Good luck.</p>

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<p>pompous…</p>

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<p>i actually got the idea from a Berkeley grad student, funny enough</p>

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<p>thanks snorlaz, so you think it will be either an outright acceptance or denial?</p>

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<p>If you want to say something like that then you can go for it. </p>

<p>“I would eagerly accept a conditional admittance, granted I receive a 4.0 for Winter and Spring, like I did every semester prior to the accident.”?</p>

<p>IMO, I don’t like the word eagerly. I don’t like the fact you’re dictating the conditional admittance stating “granted, i receive a 4.0.” What happens if you don’t get a 4.0 for Winter and Spring? You backed yourself into a corner. </p>

<p>Listen, I get you want to emphasize that the drop in the GPA is because of the accident and thats fine. Just try to rephrase it.</p>

<p>“thanks snorlaz, so you think it will be either an outright acceptance or denial?”</p>

<p>No problem. I think they’ll outright accept you or deny you. I wouldn’t worry too much. You still have a high GPA.</p>

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<p>Well, you probably shouldn’t say that, but definitely mention that you have an MRI report and can fax it or email it over to UCLA and UC Berkeley. The great thing about the admissions process with the UCs is that human beings, not robots, look over your application. They’ll cut some slack if you can give them a good reason for it(And I mean a lot of slack).</p>

<p>Best of luck, man. It’d be pretty ****ed up not to let you in because of circumstances outside of your control. If worst comes to worst and you’re denied, submit an appeal letter to those UCs and include your MRI report. Appeals are rarely successful, but if you have some compelling information to provide to the UCs as to why you should be admitted(And I think you have such information), then I think your chances of successfully appealing will be very high, in my opinion. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I said 4.0 because it shows certainty on my part that the drop in GPA of the past semester was due to a medical issue.</p>

<p>hmm, you do have a point. I can be as sure as I want that I am going to get a 4.0, but there are always what if’s.</p>

<p>I regarded it as more of a proposition than a dictation.</p>

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<p>@mikmac</p>

<p>Your injury, your perseverance, and your membership in your school’s TAP program will probably mean that you’ll be accepted.</p>

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<p>thanks a lot Cayton, I will remember that if I do get denied. </p>

<p>out of curiousity, where did/do you go to school at?</p>

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<p>@mikmac</p>

<p>Santa Monica College. That place is practically transfer city. Hopefully, I’ll transfer on time.</p>

<p>My #1 school is UCLA. What about you?</p>

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<p>oh awesome, SMC has some of the best transfer rates. i went to Mt. sac not too far away. </p>

<p>What’s your planned major?</p>

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<p>It’s a “dictation” because even with your injury they still owe you nothing, You are an applicant, it’s not your job to stipulate terms and conditions. You should be humble, explain the issue and just leave it at that.</p>

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<p>Philosophy. UCLA is pretty highly ranked for philosophy, above Cal.</p>

<p>Do you have a preference between the two schools? Cal’s econ program is pretty excellent.</p>

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<p>OP, you’re TAP certified? That’s awesome. What’s your alternate major? Just mention the injury/surgery and you’ll be in great shape.</p>

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<p>@bomerr well, I would have to disagree with that, considering i said “I would eagerly accept”, the passivity of that wording would definitely not suggest a dictation.</p>

<p>ran it by the honors counselor, she thought it was a good idea for this reasoning: the safety schools won’t reject me for it, the reach schools may accept me for it.</p>

<p>@cayton planning on doing law there? oh, Cals econ program is great, I did apply, but its a shot the dark with my C. i’ll be crossing my fingers, though</p>

<p>@Snorlaz, yes, i am. I dont have an altermate major as of now. I did not see one that seemed appealing and wasn’t restricted to us. Did you have a suggestion for one?</p>

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<p>@mikmac</p>

<p>Na. Though philosophy is a great degree for those seeking a career in law, it’s just not for me.</p>

<p>And good luck getting in to Cal, man.</p>