I need some help! prereq withdrawl for UC transfer

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<p>I'm a current transfer student from CCC.
My major is mathematics, and I kept 3.85 gpa up until last fall semester. (3.67 gpa after fall which is the one UC's probably care)
For whatever reasons, I got C on multivariable calculus during the fall, and now I'm failing my linear algebra course.
I've got all A's for calculus 1,2 and differential, and I honestly don't know what the hell is going on. I'm just completely clueless about mathematics after getting into more proof-based.
Other than the C from calc 3, and current failing linear algebra, I've got all A in other classes like bunch of GEs, Physics etc.</p>

<p>I somewhat concluded that I'm not suited for mathematics major as upper level classes would be much more difficult than what I'm having now, and thinking about changing major once I got in somewhere. But I already submitted my application as mathematics major (well, before I realized I sucks), and I don't think I won't submit the change of major at this point.</p>

<p>I applied 7 UC except UCR and UCM, and I got an acceptance from UCSB so far. Since C in prereq, I'm pretty much giving up on UCB and UCLA, and I'm hoppig for UCSD, UCD or UCI (prefer UCI the most for a geographical reason).</p>

<p>I'm thinking about dropping my linear algebra class as I'm failing. I just got back my first midterm with less than 50 out of 100, and it would be pretty difficult to even get C in this class. (No extra credits, and the professor grades homework harsher than the test). </p>

<p>For UCI, UCSD and UCD. I completed all other major prereq before the fall except the linear algebra and a C programming class that UCI and UCD require (I'm getting A in here right now). UCD requires linear algebra, but my CC's course is not articulated anyway. </p>

<p>SO, what should I do?
I know it's prereq, and withdraw is huge. But I'm not shooting for top-tires and it's only missing 1.
Should I withdraw before I get D? Or should I just roll the dice and hoping I can at least get C ?
If I withdraw, should I do this right now before I get the any decisions? or should I do this after the decisions?
I really don't know what to do at this point
Can anyone give me any advice for this?</p>

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<p>I’ve searching for many threads, and it seems like many UC’s gives the “conditions” that requires “B” or better for major prerequisites…So staying in the class to get C might not be the option.</p>

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<p><a href=“Lec 1 | Abstract Algebra - YouTube”>Lec 1 | Abstract Algebra - YouTube;

<p>Go watch some proof-based math class videos such as abstract algebra or real analysis on youtube; you’ll figure out pretty fast if this is something you enjoy. </p>

<p>When in doubt, switch to business major. </p>

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<p>Thanks bomerr! I really appreciate it</p>

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<p>@Vinchan, Calc sucks. They changed the agreement for my major to include Calc 3 so I’m in it right now after 1 1/2 years of no math. :frowning: Do you have a Chegg account - it really helps.</p>

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<p>go see a xfer counselor at your school to talk over your options.</p>

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<p>Here’s some updates folks.
I decided to drop, and “before” I dropped it, I sent an email to UCSB where I already got the admission.</p>

<p>What they basically told me was since the course is not the part of the 90 units, they didn’t revoke my admission. (I missed 2 prereq’s from UCSB btw)</p>

<p>I didn’t get any decision from other schools, so I have no idea what the outcome will be,
But I still have a somewhere to go anyway.</p>

<p>Thanks for everyone who chimes in, and I hope my experience helps anyone in the same boat.</p>