I just saw you replied that you’re planning to major in biology, which may be a challenge because many bio departments require calculus. Do your ECs demonstrate interest and proficiency in biology? What do you plan to do with a biology degree?
Well, I took honors Bio in freshman year and got A’s both semesters, and I do science olympiad where I compete in anatomy and heredity events, which are both somewhat bio related? I placed 2nd at state for heredity. Next year I’m taking AP Bio. I want to be on the premed track. I’m also in a club for future medical professionals, if that means anything.
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Well, if you intend to be premed, you’re going to have to take calculus in college and do well in it. (And if you don’t end up being premed, an undergrad bio degree is often not ideal in terms of other career prospects, although there are definitely other health-related options - genetic counseling comes to mind, since that seems to be a particular interest.)
What does your calc teacher think is giving you so much trouble? Are there weaknesses in your precalc foundation (possibly from the disruption of remote classes, etc. in previous years)? Or were you well-prepared but just missed the boat somewhere in the basics of calc? If you are serious about a premed path, you’re going to have to figure this out before re-approaching the material at a point where the grade could seriously affect your premed GPA.
Most likely, it’s this kind of proactive thinking that your mom will want to see when you tell her about the grade.
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It may seem like a big deal right now but in 10 years, you’ll realize it’s just a small bump in the road.
I was terrible in Calculus and ended up an accounting/finance major and did well. I just felt math was too abstract and couldnt really understand it. Im sure your parents didnt ace all their grades either.
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Biology majors in college commonly have calculus as a graduation requirement for their major.
Assuming that you are a pre-med like so many biology majors, note that some medical schools expect to see calculus in college as part of the pre-med course work.
Scoring 4 or higher on the AP exam after a C in high school AP calculus would be somewhat unusual.
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So in reality the 1 C won’t prevent you getting into a great college. If your gonna (see what I did there) get a C do it in Calc or physics… Lol.
Every college pretty much wants you to be ready for Calc 1 once you start college. You will be.
But, since there is still school left can you teacher help you understand the material better?
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i can probably go to her for the remainder of the year and do problems with her
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That’s great. Just remember. In high school your getting ready for college. Don’t let anyone /thing deter you from that. Learn from this. Maybe go to help earlier /more often type of thing.
Many students use Khan Academy also. It has nice explanations… Give it a try on things you know and don’t know and see how it goes.
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