So I am in my senior year, prepping my UC apps. I am planning on applying to all of the UC’s in SoCal as it is closer to me (I live in SoCal). I am planning on applying to UCSD, UCSB, UCSC, and UCR (UCLA is an obvious no). I’m most likely going to UCR as it is much closer to me. But the one thing that bothers my is one grade I received in my freshmen year.
I was not a bright student in freshmen year. I screwed around a lot and didn’t pay attention in class. So in the first semester of freshmen year, I got a D in math. I did a bit better but not much the next semester by getting a C.
I decided to do much better and started getting all A’s beginning my sophomore year. So far my 10-12 GPA is a 4.3 weighted while my 9-12 GPA is a 3.8 weighted. My schedule consists of 6 classes, half AP/IB while the rest are CP plus my health academy class. I have a 1200 SAT score (620 R/ 580 M), while the average at my school is around 1140. I volunteer a lot by interning at my local animal shelter and hospital. I have also been helping out with a political campaign for a progressive candidate since june for the upcoming midterms. I hold many officer positions for different clubs and active in my community through volunteer work.
I have talked to my counselor many times if I should retake the class, but she told me that since I got a C in the second semester and that I have a strong upward trend on my transcripts, she said that retaking the class was a waste of my time; adding that a better grade in the second semester validates that D in the UC system. Due to that D, I place 50/354 in my class (~15%). To give you an idea, I want to pursue a career in the veterinary field.
Sorry if this was a bit long, But do I even stand a chance applying to the UC’s?
Thanks for all of the reposes in advance.