Chances of being rescinded? Please help.

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>First of all, congratulations to all fellow acceptees (:</p>

<p>But, to the point. On my UC application, I wrote that I planned to take Calculus and Spanish III. I attend a small California high school that was hit very hard by the California state budget cuts, so taking these courses there was impossible, as both classes had been cut. So, on the application I made sure to let the University know that I'd be taking these classes at my local community college.</p>

<p>As I attempted to register for these courses during the beginning of my spring semester, two blocks stood in my way.</p>

<p>At my high school, we have an agreement with the local community college. If you get a B or better in Algebra II, you are able to take math courses at the college. This, I thought, was no problem as I'd gotten an A in Algebra II Honors at a previous high school sophomore year and an A in Pre-Cal at my current one. But because I'd taken Algebra II HONORS, and it was at a different high school, I was barred from entering any math class.</p>

<p>As if things weren't already rolling slowly downhill, I learned that due to the beloved budget cuts, Spanish III had been cut entirely.</p>

<p>These courses have no bearing on my major (Poli Sci), I have maintained A's in all my classes, added even more community service, and received an academic excellence award. Additionally, I dropped my fluff seniors classes (work experience and free periods) in favor of becoming an assistant teacher in Anatomy. And to get around the Math block, I took up Business Math at the college. And, to be as annoyingly repetitive as possible, only listed these courses as 'planned.' </p>

<p>I don't know if this is a definite 'no, why would you even ask' or the opposite, but I'm very worried. And it just so happens that today would be the day the admissions office is closed. Please help, this is my first choice school.</p>

<p>Any and all feedback is greatly appreciated!</p>

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<p>You should be very worried. And you should fill out the form on the UCLA website right away explaining the circumstances just as you did above. In admissions they look at the strength of your senior schedule, so they certainly took your Calculus and Spanish class into account when making their decision. You need to let them know right away of the changes; probably should have done so back at the start of the Spring semester. </p>

<p>I hope things work out for you.</p>

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<p>I’m sure things will be fine. Let UCLA know, but I doubt they’ll rescind you. The Spanish III is definitely beyond your control. There was no way that you could’ve known that it would be cut because of the budget cuts. The same goes for your Calculus class. While you should have made sure you’d be able to enroll in it before you submitted your application, I really doubt they’ll take away your admission because you can’t enroll in two classes for reasons that are (mostly) beyond your control.</p>

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<p>Thanks for your input Mikemac, I’ve called and sent an email already but today is the one day the office is closed… ):</p>

<p>I can try my best to take Spanish III at another CC campus, but these problems were really out of my hands. I’m terrified, does anyone know of someone who has been rescinded for this reason?</p>

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<p>Ah I really am kicking myself for not looking into my Calculus enrollment further. As a dual enrollment student I was required to meet with a counselor to schedule my spring classes and I did tell her I’d taken Algebra II with an A, but I should have mentioned it was at another school. Your reassurance is very helpful right now Rusoboy!</p>

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<p>I doubt anyone’s checking up on this, but I did not get rescinded (: thanks for the help!</p>

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<p>That’s good to hear. :)</p>

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<p>glad to hear :slight_smile: </p>

<p>Have a great time in the fall!</p>

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<p>thanks guys (:</p>

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<p>Congrats!</p>

<p>If I may ask a question…how long did it take for them to reply to you?</p>

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<p>I believe it was a little under three weeks of heart wrenching stress haha, but I think I may have submitted my changed courses during spring break</p>

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<p>This wait is sooo scary…:(</p>

<p>Did you email them with the datachng email, or the “reporting chances” form in the site?</p>

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<p>I was so cautious I sent both the email and the form. What’s your situation if you don’t mind me asking?</p>

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<p>Aw! I should’ve done that! You sure think ahead. :D</p>

<p>I’m in almost the exact same situation. Local community college’s nutrition class was full…so I couldn’t take it, and instead rescheduled to take astronomy and geography instead. Hope it works out. =/</p>

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<p>I’m sure you’ll be fine! The counselor I talked to told me if they’re going to rescind due to changed courses it’d be more related to dropping an ap for a remedial course</p>