D- In an Ap Class

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello. I am currently a Junior in HIgh school and just finished one semester. I am currently taking these classes and my grades are:
AP English, A
Chemistry, B
Art I, A
French 3, B
AP Calculus, D-
U.S. History. A</p>

<p>My Sophomore year i took:
English 2 - A/A
Algebra 2- B/C
Biology- A/A
PE- A/A
French 2 - B/B
World history -B/A</p>

<p>Freshman year i know isnt counted much but I didnt do quite as well and my GPA including it is a 3.2, but without it, it's around 3.4-3.5. I havent taken the SATs yet but Im completely worried about getting a D in calculus. It is a mighty difficult class. I really want to get into a UC. I took Math Analysis as at a university during the summer and got Cs in both semester. I don't know why, but I decided to take Calculus anyways instead of taking math analysis. Now am I worried about my chances of getting into a UC. I was wondering if I still could I i pulled my grades up in Calculus and retook the semester at a junior college over the summer. I'm not really big on sports but im involved in community service and am the vice president of our school's french club. I was also in a leadership program in sophomore year. How will universities view me? Can i still make it? At least at a prestigious school? thanks for your time.</p>

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<p>If by prestigous you mean Ivys, then im afraid they may be a very far reach for you. Unless you are instate for UCs, then that will be a reach as well.</p>

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<p>But, it's possible right? Has it ever happened before? I mean can I still redeem myself? What kind of schools can i still get into?</p>

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<p>Can you explain to me why you skipped to AP Calculus after you received a B and a C in Algebra 2? It doesn't make any sense.</p>

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<p>I don't know why. They gave me AP calculus at the beginning of the year so I didn't bother changing it.</p>

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<p>Well, that's unheard of. No Trig or Pre-Calc. Maybe if you got an A+, but that's still a stretch. It's VERY unlikely for the Ivies, even if you somewhat redeem yourself. But that doesn't mean you can't get into maybe a couple of other top tier schools if you really try.</p>

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<p>I did take trig at a university. But I got Cs. I don't know. No one ever told me anything about going into Calculus.</p>

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<p>So what kind of schools are you thinking about?</p>

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<p>Then why did you sign up for it?? Ask if you're not sure, don't just sign up. Also--why take so many university math classes if you are not good at math. I don't know, but looks like you'll be reaching. Sorry.</p>

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<p>I don't see the big deal in getting 1 D</p>

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<p>I'd say that you should make sure you get all A's this semester, and you'll have a chance at some of the lower end UC's. And drop out of AP calculus. There's no way you were meant to take that class--it will kill you again if you don't switch to another math class.</p>

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<p>I would also suggest dropping if possible - calc is not going to get any easier this term.</p>

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<p>mfj130:</p>

<p>Assuming you are a California resident,
UCB/UCLA: Reach
UCSD: Slight Reach
UCI/UCSB/UCD: Match
UCSC/UCR/UCM: Safe Match</p>

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<p>If you had a 3.6 and just one D, you shouldve been fine.</p>

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<p>from what i hear uc admissions are really random, so don't hesitate applying</p>

<p>you as well as anyone else has a chance
do well on the sats and try to explain your d in the personal statement</p>

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<p>Don't worry so much...But you need to get out of calculus asap. Work hard and don't slack at all--make those straight a's for 2nd semester. Your D could make a great college admissions essay too...How many essays does UC Berkeley get titled "D for Determined" Maybe you can turn the experience into a positive one...and if you explain to a college in an essay or otherwise why you did poorly and what you learned from it, you might be surprised :)</p>

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<p>LOL D for Determined. </p>

<p>Why can't you retake Calc? They'll replace your D with an A(if you get an A). </p>

<p>"Has it happened before?"</p>

<p>Why don't you make it happen? Are precedents that important?</p>

<p>The truthful answer is...yes. This one Asian guy was accepted to UC Berkeley with an F on his transcript. He is extremely extremely bright. His school just didn't get along with him. He explained it in a powerful essay that made everyone cry. He started getting interviews from reporters and started to appear on TV. </p>

<p>I always believe in miracles. Retake Calc in the summer and get an A. </p>

<p>BTW, it's not necessary to do well in calc with pre-calc knowledge.</p>