<p>I have been taking community college courses since my sophmore year in high school. I did poorly in three of the courses taken while in high school. As a current community college student applying to Ivy League schools, these grades plague me.</p>
<p>The following classes:
- US History1: C
- POLISCI: C</p>
<p>My current C.C. G.P.A. for the summer of 15 units (not cummulative) is a 3.6; however, cummulative with the high school college courses, something around a 2.8. Personally, it feels like a waste of time because I would rather being taking courses I love like Art History and Astronomy. Should I repeat the courses for the sake of a higher G.P.A.?</p>
<p>can you repeat the courses that you got C's on? If you really want to go to Ivy League i think yes you shud. But I think u can only retake courses that you got F or D on</p>
<p>Yeah C's are not repeatable :( That's the trouble when people take courses during high school, don't do well in them, and bite them in the ass later on. I had an F and a D while I was in high school, and luckily I was able to retake them and got A's on both.</p>
<p>i got a C in chem..you're not alone..a lot of people get screwed when their past record comes back to haunt them in CC = (</p>
<p>The problem with C grades is that they aren't repeatable, and bring down your GPA a lot. Although it isn't advisable for students to get fails/d's instead, those grades you can atleast make up.</p>
<p>Edit: to OP
It kind of sucks that those grades stays on your transcript. However, adcoms look more than GPA in considering you for admissions. They also look at grade trends, etc... so you might make up ground there. Make sure that you get consistent GPAs of >3.6 (or higher) to show that you are capable of improvement. Also, you can explain why you got these grades on your essays. So, good luck!</p>
<p>At my community college, I know some students who repeated C courses by re-taking them at another C.C. Its two courses. Maybe I can repeat one this quarter and another next quarter? </p>
<p>I am definetely going to keep my G.P.A. above a 3.6. The 3.6. was my first non- high school, community college grade.</p>
<p>well if you want to "erase" your community college record you could always attend a different one and never send your transcript in from the community college where you received your C's.</p>
<p>too bad my college chem course is on my HS record..which is something that my current CC does ask for = (</p>
<p>Are you required to report all previous college work to Ivies? I know you are for the UCs.</p>
<p>I can't not send in my "C" transcripts. I have completed too much work from the school not to send it in. Plus, its in my high school transcipts. </p>
<p>Most private colleges require high school transcripts for transfer applicants. I am just going to write in the additional information explaining my "C" grades. I would rather my essays display and inform the admissions people who I am. My current C.C. adviser wanted me to explain these grades in my essay. </p>
<p>When you are applying against kids with 4.0.s and amazing college transcripts, it doesn't seem worth to butter the admissions staff with pleads for G.P.A. sorrow.</p>
<p>If the option is available, petition the academic counsel. Explain your case, state that it no longer reflects your current academic standing, etc. I've been told by several counselors (and a counsel member) that if you make a solid case, they'll usually accomodate your request.</p>
<p>Your other option is academic renewal. The issue with that is it's usually all or nothing --- you have to strike either all your grades for that quarter or none at all. Rules vary from college to college, so definitely look into it before applying.</p>
<p>Finally, remember that some privates (USC comes to mind) do not honor these options. With that said, I believe if it bringing your GPA down substantially, it's definitely worth your while to consider either one. Good luck.</p>
<p>not to mention that it's impossible to erase the record. if you dont send in or report your grades from your other cc's, you are rescinded when they check. and they do check. it's no bull. i know plenty of people that have gotten rejected after admission because they didnt send in thier cc transcript. you know, i got a C in a 4.5 unit class...without it, my gpa would be SIGNIFICANTLY higher. but, i chose to take the classes to bring it up...so it's your call what you want to do. whatever gets you in. </p>
<p>(at least, i know they check for california cc's.)</p>
<p>How if you start afresh at another CCC without transferring your prior records there? How could they know that you took classes at another CCC before...</p>
<p>maybe they search for your SSN in a secret huge CCC database...</p>
<p>Everything is tied up to your SSN. If you apply for financial aid, for example, they may find your old records. </p>
<p>My college counselor told me recently there's some sort of public record database that universities are able to use if they want. Sounds unbelievable, but it still scares me.</p>