<p>Hi all. I'm curious about the repercussions of a HS junior dropping Pre-Calculus at the beginning of second semester. Would their GPA be affected? Even if another mathematics class was substituted, would colleges still look down on the student's choice?
Thanks!</p>
<p>If they’re looking to major in science, math, engineering, or technology, then colleges may look down on it. And what do you mean by will their gpa be affected?</p>
<p>Very badly, from what I’ve heard</p>
<p>If the course will never show up on your transcript, colleges will not know. What they might notice is the absence of a substantial math class junior year. (unless you can take a full credit math class during the summer) You should check the handbook for your school to see if the junior math grade is erased when you drop the class or check with guidance. I am assuming you do not want to ask guidance the ramifications of dropping the class, because they may not allow it or heavily discourage you from doing so. If you can get some tutoring for this math class and turn your grade around, that might be the best option. Staying the course when the going gets rough and digging in and embracing the challenge would best serve you as a skill throughout your life. (especially with college approaching and you are paying expensive tuition whether you carry 12 credits or 21 per semester)</p>
<p>terrible, horrible</p>
<p>I’ve carried an A throughout the first semester. Grades aren’t my concern so much as practicality. I know my major/career path will not require anything beyond personal finance, so I doubt the necessity of my pre-calc class. As opposed to something like Consumer Math (which teaches personal and business finance), pre-calc does not offer me transferable career skills. It seems pointless to continue an education in skills I may never practice, much less apply to my career. </p>
<p>So, I’ll revise my question to include: </p>
<p>1) Only dropping Pre-Calc for lack of real world application
2) Hope to replace it with another math course of the same credit amount + more practicality</p>
<p>Thanks for the advice. :)</p>
<p>Keep the precalc which is more impressive because the math is more abstract and shows you are capable of handling the concepts. If you want to learn about personal and business finance, I am sure there are courses you could take IN ADDITION, to precalculus either at a CC or an online course. (outside of school) You could also take business and personal finance your senior year. I do think there is great value in the courses you want to switch to, but they are probably offered in the business department and will be seen as a “lower math ability” class, despite their worthiness.</p>
<p>KEEP THE PRECALC!!! Even if there is no “real world” application, it is definitely more acceptable to college admissions than “personal finance” or whatever. You need to be competitive with the other applicants. They don’t care what your reasons are for dropping the class.</p>
<p>I agree with the posts above. Despite the fact you do not want to pursue a career in math you should complete precalculus, especially since you did well first semester. The only reason I would switch out of precalculus is if you know you are applying to community college or to a school where doing so would not affect your chances of admission.</p>
<p>I dropped out of my APush and AP Lang/Comp because I transferred to a new high-school 2nd sem, which you aren’t allowed to take honors/ap courses until a while. Sucks.</p>