<p>Does anybody know USC's policy on dropping a class (in HS)? I'm doing horribly in one of my classes (failed 1st semester) and don't really feel like I'll be able to handle it any longer. I would drop this class, but I'm not sure how USC views dropped classes.</p>
<p>Any responses would be great, thanks!</p>
<p>Call anonymously and ask.</p>
<p>What class is it?</p>
<p>Is the class related in any way to your major?</p>
<p>AP Calculus AB?</p>
<p>I applied as a biology major. I was going to retake calculus anyway, so I'm not sure if it matters.</p>
<p>i had a friend just drop the exact same class who was just accepted at USC (athelete) and she added a college class at the local community college (psychology). USC was fine with the switch because they liked the fact she was taking a college level class. Not sure if that helps your situation or not.</p>
<p>I asked them about this yesterday because of a college class I'm taking right now, and they said as long as I didn't need it for anything and withdrawing was a frequent occurence, they said it was fine. HOWEVER, because your class is a high school class, I'd still call. It might be different.</p>
<p>I called...adrep said it was "unlikely" that dropping a class would have an effect on your admission as long as you've still got an academic courseload. She said it was more about "overall performance". </p>
<p>...Not exactly the answer I was hoping for. </p>
<p>I guess they can't say that it doesn't matter, but my guess is that it's ok as long as your replace it with another academic class.</p>
<p>Anybody else want to call? I'm dropping calc, too :P. LOL.</p>
<p>I called a few other colleges about this, and they were all like, yeah, it doesn't matter...just graduate...And then USC has to get all cryptic and ****.</p>
<p>Well, since calculus is a year-long course, there's nothing I'm actually able to replace it with. I'm currently taking 6 APs (Lit/Comp, Government, Macro *1st sem, Psychology, Env. Science, Calc) and there's not really anything else that I could take instead of calculus. </p>
<p>Would this be considered a "full" course load? I'm going to go talk to my counselor tomorrow, but she told me last semester that if you were to drop a course, they would have to send notification to all of the colleges you applied to. Would this have a negative effect on admissions? I haven't sent in my midyear report for any schools (esp. USC) simply because they're not good. Oy, must do them soon.</p>
<p>Don't know why your school needs to notify anyone if you drop. Once you're accepted somewhere all colleges are going to look at your last semester to make sure you still qualify to enroll.</p>
<p>You need to notify the university that you dropped, because if a class doesn't show up on your transcript, and you told them it would, then that looks iffy</p>
<p>That makes sense, but I don't understand why the school would be the one to notify. I go to a public school and they won't send anything unless I put in a request.</p>
<p>I wish my school was a little more proactive about that kinda stuff actually. Now I gotta find a way to send all my schools my plans...lol.</p>
<p>No, you're school shouldn't notify-- YOU, however, should.</p>
<p>I feel like there may be a strong chance that I could fail this semester again, which is why I really would like to drop calculus. I don't feel like my teacher is adequate at truly teaching concepts and is solely attempting to prepare us for the AP test. I should point out that about 6 or 7 people dropped out at the end of the semester last year and currently, only 1 or 2 people in my class (out of 17, I'm guessing) have an A.</p>
<p>I haven't been admitted to USC or any of the other schools that I applied to, so I'm hoping that my decision to drop calculus won't affect my chances of admission. </p>
<p>When you submit a midyear report online, is there a space for you to explain a drop in grades & GPA, or should I simply write a letter and mail it to the office of admissions?</p>
<p>If you have a good reason to drop the class, and you're afraid of failing, I'd say forget the stress and drop the class. Right after I called USC and they told me I could drop my french class, I went right there online and did it. Even if there's not a place to explain it, SEND A LETTER! send a letter send a letter send a letter! SEND A LETTER! TO EVERY COLLEGE YOU APPLIED! I cannot stress this enough.</p>
<p>If the school does not know your reasoning behind you dropping the class, then it's not worth it. (I finally had to swallow my pride and admit defeat.)</p>
<p>Thanks so much! You've been so helpful and encouraging. :)</p>