<p>Hey so I am really freaking out right now. Last year (junior) my first semester I took AP physics and because of my pride and stubbornness I refused to drop the class and got a D+. Second semester I took normal physics and got a B. My gpa (without freshman year and weighted) is about 3.4. Can I still get into ANY UCs, like Merced, Santa Cruz, or Riverside?
Please help :(</p>
<p>You should contact the admissions office about the D+ for those schools. I applied, got into and was planning on attending a CSU (has similar stances regarding D/F), but I got a D in AP calc and contacted the admissions office and they said to send my transcript. I sent it and they got back to me saying that my admission was in serious jeopardy so I didn’t take the chance and went somewhere else.</p>
<p>As for getting in, with that GPA you’re set for Merced and Riverside, but Santa Cruz is a bit of a reach. </p>
<p>You should consider at least one non-UC/CSU just in case things don’t work out.</p>
<p>Thanks! So do I just email the admission office to ask them?</p>
<p>Can you take a Physics class at your local CC to replace the D? I would contact admissions to see what alternatives you have or check with your guidance counselor. Most admissions officers are willing to work with you but if the D is in the required a-g courses, then you will probably to need to make it up.
I agree with GeologyRocks in that UCM/UCR look like your best chance based on your GPA. You have no SAT/ACT posted so it is hard to say. Even 1 C on your transcript for the UC’s, is not good so be proactive and get it taken care of…</p>
<p>Oh my Sat score is 1900, but I’m taking it again this October.</p>
<p>If you’re SAT is that high, you have a shot at Santa Cruz as well as the others I mentioned. </p>
<p>Yes I would recommend emailing the admissions office. Personally, I think I was lucky that they asked me to send in my transcript but this was in April a few weeks before the national day where everyone has to tell the college yes or no (May 1st) and I had a sizable scholarship so they were obviously concerned. </p>
<p>If you don’t get the response you want, apply anyway. If you get in, try emailing them again or walking into the office with your transcript and explaining your situation.</p>