<p>i changed classes at the end of last semester to IB physics and I got a C, partly because I came like at the last 3 weeks before finals...
should I drop it??? I<code>m looking at pretty competitive colleges right now.. I dont know if I</code>ll improve the grade,as I`ve missed alot of the fundamental basics of physics....
any opinions?</p>
<p>My daughter had a very tough time with AP Euro last year during the first quarter. She pulled a C her first quarter. We talked about her dropping the class but her guidance counselor pointed out that colleges would wonder about why she dropped it after getting a C grade (the C would show on her transcript as a dropped course). </p>
<p>Instead, my daughter decided to tough it out and she worked like a dog. She pulled her grade up to a B and then to an A. She ended up with a 5 on the AP exam. She has told me that AP Euro was the most satisfying - and exasperating - class she has ever taken.</p>
<p>I noticed that you posted in the college admissions forum that you are also struggling with IB math this year (I believe you said you received a B). If you switched into both classes in the middle of the year, you WILL have to double your efforts to bring your grades up --- have you talked to your teachers about what it will take? Is there any sort of tutoring available, either through your school or in your local community? </p>
<p>It may be that you will have to drop one of these classes, but consider the choice carefully - don't do it because you are afraid of the work, or in a panic about grades you aren't happy with. </p>
<p>Nothing worthwhile ever comes easy. Only you can decide how worthwhile it is to you PERSONALLY to continue with these classes, even if you risk getting a C or a B. Don't do it for college admissions, do it because you want the challenge and are willing to work hard to catch up. If you don't have that drive, then you probably should just drop one or the other.</p>
<p>After Honors Biology; Marine Biology; Chemistry and one semester of Physics (school doesn't offer AP Physics). After exceeding the lab science requirement; in a school with a block schedule (8 classes); I allowed my daughter to drop Physics for second semester. She struggeld to a c- first semester. Since she had a full plate anyway; 2 APs; 5th year French; Calculus; Civics; and 2 electives I thought it would be O.K. If the university of her choice doesn't like it; they can ______________.</p>
<p>my daughters school only offers AP chem- too bad cause science is her strong suit. She is going to take AP Euro next year though as a sophmore, a little worrisome considering she was in special education for 5 years just the year before last.
She wants to take it, I didn't even suggest it. But the teacher is the reason why she wanted to attend this school. We went on a tour a year ago, and he was so inspiring, she made up her mind that she wanted to take his class. I don't want to discourage her- I already tried to talk her out of attending this school in the first place, but she is doing fairly well and I already have grown to love it. But it is important for the foundation to be there. If you think you can make up the work, by tutoring or whatever to bring yourself up to speed, then stay in the class, but I would talk to the teacher to get an idea of what you need to do to do that.</p>
<p>But it is important for the foundation to be there. >></p>
<p>Exactly Emerald. The student has to WANT to put the work in, and be willing to do the work even if the grade is going to only be so-so. That's exactly what I discovered with my daughter's AP Euro class last year --- and, the teacher really does make the difference. My daughter learned so much from struggling through that class, and european history was the least of the knowledge she walked away with.</p>