<p>I'm currently enrolled in my first semester of community college and taking my first calculus class... I'm really interested in the concept of aerospace/mechanical engineering but struggling in math. I have a B right now and I'm looking to transfer to a "top-tier" UC school. I'm getting A's in all my other classes but I just can't seem to do very well in calculus even when the majority of time spent is studying for it. Will it jeopardize my chances of transferring as an engineer major? Also, it seems that I have to spend 3 years in my community college to get all my pre-requisites done- is that also okay? Any advice would be appreciated, thanks in advance.</p>
<p>Most prospective Engineering students spend 3 years at the CC. It's a very very common thing.</p>
<p>Calculus is a pre-requisite for Engineering majors, so yes doing badly in this class would be detrimental to your admissions chances - especially at a top tier school. I would suggest approaching the professor with your issues and looking into tutoring. Where there is a will, there is a way and a B is not too far from an A. Good luck.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input. So after I spend 3 years in my community college, I transfer to a school as a junior there?</p>
<p>It depends on the school. If you meet all of their pre-requisites and finish your GEs, then yes you will enter as a Junior. Look into assist.org ...it will be your best friend.</p>
<p>What grey_syntactics said.</p>
<p>Good advice all around. Do go and speak with your prof for guidance on what you might do to improve. If nothing else, profs are human and the fact that you show him/her that you care, are trying.... means s/he might give you any benefit of the doubt when recording your final grade.</p>
<p>I don't think, however, that a B in Calc will nix your chances. Keep the overall GPA up and do the best you can in Calc.</p>
<p>Make sure that, when the time comes, you apply to a range of schools in selectivity... to cover your bases.</p>