<p>I'm currently a junior taking BC Calc and the class is killing me. Should I drop it or try to get an A next semester? And yes I can drop it if I want because the semester is not yet over.</p>
<p>do you think you can pull off an A next semester? if not, i say drop it. Even if you don't drop it though and get an A second semester, wouldn't it average out to be around a B?</p>
<p>Drop it if you don't need it to graduate.</p>
<p>drop it. There is another thread here about some one getting deferred from their safeties because of one D in AP physics.</p>
<p>I really wouldnt drop it, especially if you are a junior, I would try to study and pull of a B even if it means getting a tutor or something. Dropping a course will look just as bad and shows you "give up if you fail". If you think you can pull of something a little higher going from a D to a C or B will show you can improve and grow. But if you dont think it is possible, you will still look bad, but wont get two "D's" at least</p>
<p>Drop it. Replace it next semester with an equally challenging class better suited to your strengths.</p>
<p>^If your on AB schedule, you cant pick up another AP class, at least at my school..</p>
<p>thanks guys...yeah i think i can get an A next semester..but there is still going to be a D on my transcript..making it impossible for me to be a competitive applicant to top colleges..:(</p>
<p>soo, yeah major dilemma. I really don't want to give up. I do have a legit reason for the D though.</p>
<p>and no i dont have an AB schedule.</p>
<p>Yeah..same with the other thread on the person who got a D in AP Physics..if you can pull that up to an A that would be a lot better than dropping.</p>
<p>I would drop it, try to get some supplemental classes for Calculus, and then retake it senior year to show you don't give up.</p>
<p>my GPA is going to be 3.8UW, which is ok..but..still..</p>
<p>aaaaarrghh I'm confused..i think it's impossible to get into BRown with a D</p>
<p>yeah ardouspallow, that's what I'm thinking of doing.</p>
<p>I dropped AP physics my junior year and took it again this year. I got a 14 on the first test last year, but this year I have a solid B+ to A-. I'd say drop it and give it a year, maybe when you have a better schedule for all the studying (that was my issue)</p>
<p>If you really want to take the class, I wouldn't drop it. Just try to put more thought into the class.</p>
<p>is taking AP Calc even worth it? I'm a junior and I'm thinking about taking it next year. Thing is I don't really enjoy math, even though im alright at it. I'm already planning on taking AP Govt/Econ, AP Euro, AP Lit, so should I take just honors calc or ap? i have a 100 in pre-cal honors currently.</p>
<p>what about AP stats? I liked it better..it was more interesting to me. But if you have an A in Pre-cal, AP calc looks good..</p>
<p>Your screen name mentions Brown. STAY IN THE CLASS. Pull up your grade. I say this, because I asked a related question last year at an admission information session that included a representative from Brown, and you definitely are better off challenging yourself in your classes if you want to maximize your chances of getting in. Get help with your class, and stay the course.</p>
<p>tokenadult, I owe you my life..that's such a great advice -knowing Brown..</p>
<p>I guess I'll stay! wish me luck :)</p>
<p>Drop it! Can't you just move to Calc GT? That is still a challenging class.</p>
<p>Trust me... no matter how hard a class is, getting a D on your transcript is never worth it. </p>
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Your screen name mentions Brown. STAY IN THE CLASS. Pull up your grade. I say this, because I asked a related question last year at an admission information session that included a representative from Brown, and you definitely are better off challenging yourself in your classes if you want to maximize your chances of getting in. Get help with your class, and stay the course.
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tokenadult, you have to be realistic though. what you're saying is true, but look at his situation. would an Ivy League school really accept a student with a D in his junior year? telling him all that "feel-good" stuff is not going to help him in the long run... if he is truly struggling so much to understand the class, he needs to drop it.</p>
<p>one exception though: do you have a legitimate explanation for the D? for example, in 9th grade our math teacher had surgery and was out for almost a full semester. the sub was horrible and everyone's grades dropped. luckily i pulled an A for the year, but that would have been a legitimate reason my guidance counselor could have given.</p>
<p>if you have a legit reason, then stick it out. but if not, that D could mean automatic rejection at top-tier schools.</p>