Making up for classes senior year??

Applying to College
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So when I was a sophomore I failed (got a D and an F) chemistry (A physical science) due to a lot of bad circumstances going on in my life at that time. I took and passed human bio 1 and 2 and bio 1 and 2 which are both life sciences.

I’m going into my senior year now and I need to make up for my grades in chemistry so I was going to do that by taking geoscience (a physical science). My school works in trimesters and my schedule for senior year says I’m taking geoscience second and third trimester. I was wondering if that would affect me getting into college at all if they don’t see that I’m taking geoscience right away.

I’m not even sure if they will see second and third trimester of my school year until admissions are done? Can someone please explain this process to me and whether or not they will know I’m making up for chemistry?

Also, should I send an email to the schools I’m applying to as an explanation for my poor grades as a sophomore? I’m only applying to CSUs and I heard their applications are really short and there’s no room to give them much information.
Thanks and I’m sorry if it’s confusing! I will explain further if needed.

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Geoscience? Never heard of it, take AP Physics and AP Chem if you truly want to make up for it.

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It’s a physical science and if I did poorly in chemistry it would probably be a really bad idea to take ap chem or physics

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The only way to make up for failing chemistry would be to retake chemistry. Taking a different science won’t help you.

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My counselor did tell me that it would because I would be filling the requirement since it’s the same type of science.

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I guess it depends on what you mean about making up for it. Sure, maybe you’ll fulfill your graduation requirement and eligibility requirements to apply to the college, but it won’t erase the failing grade. They will factor you failing chemistry into their decision. The only way to make up for failing chemistry from an admissions stand point is to retake it.

They will see your schedule for your entire senior year.