<p>so i took algebra 2 this spring semester and i am going to get a B, is that bad i was hoping to get an A. am i going to succeed in future physics and calculus courses, since im majoring in civil engineering.
are universities going to take into account the B i earned in this class?
i want to transfer to UCLA and i know they're super tough.
and in highschool i never and i mean never paid attention in math which is why i had to start community college with algebra 1 (which i aced), i know im pathetic but still,
is a B such a bad grade i mean i do not feel good about it at all i feel like a failure. (i dont mean to sound dramatic)
any feedback comments are appreciated.</p>
<p>Intermediate algebra does not transfer to UCLA so it really doesn’t matter. I can’t really predict whether or not you’ll succeed in your future courses. There are plenty of engineers who got B’s in math and do fine.</p>
<p>Intermediate Algebra is not transferable so they will not even look at this class and its grade at all.</p>
<p>Take it easy, like Herbert and Law have already stated the class is nontransferable so UCLA isn’t going care about it. </p>
<p>Just my own personal two cents, for the long run, you can’t have such a dramatic freakout if something doesn’t go the way you planned.</p>
<p>I’m going to be honest here, Your major is civil engineering and you’re getting a B in algebra 2 course? How do you think you will do in courses such as multivariable calculus and differential equations? Civil engineering for UCLA needs 6 math and 4 physics courses which you can’t even take right now because you’re missing the pre-reqs to it’s pre-reqs. </p>
<p>Anything is possible, but it wouldn’t be the worst in the world for you to take a hard look at yourself and reassess your career and transfer options.</p>
<p>Stephen: One of my favorite teachers was an astronomy teacher that was a former nasa astrophysicist. He failed algebra 1 twice I think before he passed it on the 3rd try.</p>
<p>Like you, I started off with intermediate algebra in community college. I had some serious doubt I wanted to be an engineer after seeing all the prereqs, but damn it was worth it. Don’t let crap like Stephen worry you because if that’s what you want, you’ll get there.</p>
<p>FWIW, I transferred and am doing great at my UC :)</p>
<p>^ Thats pretty interesting, I’d like to know his name if you still remember. However, what’s your point? Sure it’s possible for someone who failed an algebra course to become a scientist or an engineer, but is it likely? No. Being a scientist or engineer is directly correlated to how well you do on mathematics and physics.</p>
<p>Hmm well the question is did you get a B putting in your full effort? Just because you got a bad grade doesn’t mean your unable to do it! I got a’s up to calculus without really trying, but then got a b in calc 1, i could have very easily gotten an A if i would have put in that extra effort but it just wasn’t the priority in my life then, now im diff Eq’s and have a very good chance of getting an A if i can do half way decent on my final! and to be honest i only put in a half a** effort, i usually just study and do the homework the week before the test! The problem with your situation is that your going to constantly need your algebra skills to succeed in all future classes, algebra is the basis for most problems, even calculus requires strong algebra and trig skills! if you want to be an engineer you need to kick ass in those class as that is your foundation to go on! i’m sure you could do it if your willing to put in the work!1</p>
<p>What is bad is that junior colleges feel the need to offer junior high school classes.</p>
<p>I agree with stephen91-maybe this isn’t the right path for you .</p>
<p>Eh, I got a C in Int Algebra and I’m not really sweating it because it’s not UC transferable…</p>
<p>annika did you apply for bog fee waiver?</p>
<p>Well it dosen’t transfer and i got a C in intermediate algebra, then an A in college algebra, A in trig, A in precalc and calc 1… sooooooo do you think they would care? probably not… My advice if you can get a tutor specially for the harder courses and it helps.</p>
<p>It seems to be a popular mechanism in the American rhetoric of success to say that “some successful figure overcame obstacles–so can you.”</p>
<p>Anyhow, that’s not so much a comment on your situation–as people have already mentioned–calm down and redouble your efforts. One of the most important and difficult things to learn at a CC is to learn the culture of hard work–and to do so mostly alone. Best of luck.</p>
<p>If it makes you feel any better, I got a C in Introductory Chemistry, and I still managed to get B’s in Chem 1A & 1B. For motivational purposes, I’d suggest you keep a running tally of these persistent naysayers who tell you to reconsider your options. It would certainly be fun to throw it back in their faces when you finish.</p>