Does missing a required course for admission ruin my chances for a state school?

<p>f I'm missing one of the required classes for admission, does that completely ruin my chances of getting into a state college? Or would they be lenient?</p>

<p>I'm looking to apply to a state school like Chico.
I don't perfectly meet their admission requirements.
It says you should have 3 years of math. I have algebra and algebra 2, but I got a D in geometry sophomore year. However I'm in statistics right now, so would that be okay? Or am I really just screwed because I don't have geometry? (my school doesn't offer that class anymore, so I couldn't make it up)</p>

<p>I also think I'm missing one of the two required years of science..
I have biology, but the second year is kinda iffy.. last year I took chem the first semester (got a D), then took physics the second semester (got an A+). And freshman year I took earth science but it isn't A-G approved.</p>

<p>Could I maybe tell them I'm planning to take a science course at my local community college second semester?</p>

<p>My 10-11 grade GPA is 3.14. I'm taking the SAT for the first time october 11.</p>

<p>I majorly messed up in the past, but second semester of junior year I pulled myself together and ended with a 4.15. Would they see that I'm trying to improve? Additionally this year I am taking IB English, while last year I did normal english.</p>

<p>Any thoughts would be appreciated, thanks!</p>

<p>Asking the admission(make sure you have a WRITTEN response) is the best answer in this case</p>

<p>@paul2752 Oh okay cool, I was just gonna call them so that’s good to know. Should I just email them? </p>

<p>Email is the best. You can quote on it later if someone at the office tells you different thing
What happens occasionally is that people who work in same place can give you different responses.</p>

<p>Call, and write down the name of person to whom you talk to.</p>

<p>Also, email to admission office. DON"T ERASE THE CONVERSATION.</p>

<p>If you don’t meet the required a-g classes - you won’t be accepted to any CSU, even with a perfect GPA and SAT.</p>

<p>Your a-g courses senior year count so, Stat would be your 3rd year of math. The science though I think will trip you up. I’d definitely email and/or call with your inquiry. I’d also suggest you calculate your CSU GPA here: <a href=“Cal State Apply | CSU”>Cal State Apply | CSU;

<p>Without a CSU GPA and SAT, it is impossible to assess your chances. I’d guess you’ll need a strong SAT (1250 M&R) to gain admission at Chico. </p>

<p>Remember all the CSUs have the same course requirements so, try to find time to visit your local CSU, sit down with an admissions counselor with your transcript and see where you stand. You still might be able to make adjustments to your Sr schedule that will get the boxes checked. </p>

<p>Good luck</p>

<p>Thank you so much! I emailed the admissions counselor and she said I need another semester of geometry and physical science. So I think I’m going to take astronomy at my community college next semester, and do an online geometry class. </p>