<p>I got a D in english 1102 last semester because I missed the final exam, which was 25% of my grade. Last semester was my first semester in college, but I intended to finish this semester strong. If I maintain a 3.5-3.8 GPA and have B's and A's with only one D, will it affect my chances of going into a good university? (Georgia Tech or UGA) I am planning on retaking the D in the summer, and my current GPA is a 3.0 because I took 7 classes last semester. If I get all A's this semester, I will have a 3.49 GPA. Also, my college does not replace any grades.</p>
<p>If you re-take the course and do better, and if your grades and GPA are on an upswing upon your application dates, you should be all right.</p>
<p>I am in the same situation with you - I received a D in Calculus at my CC and I was still accepted at USC the following spring.</p>
<p>As long as schools see you work hard in your other classes, and take the incentive to repeat the course, you should be all right.</p>
<p>Best of luck.</p>