My transfer dilemna

Transfer Students
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<p>I'm currently attending University of Nevada, Reno, and am hoping to transfer into a community college in the Seattle area so that I may eventually be able to attend University of Washington (my majors of choice aren't offered in Nevada.)... and, from what I have researched, the general rule for many of these Washington state institutions is that they recommend I come in with 1 algebra based math, along with 1 natural science.
Unfortunately, I have never succeeded much in anything math-related, even with plenty of extra studying and working hard outside of class with teachers to try to understand concepts. So, taking this course of action might also kill my GPA. So, as of now, these are my options: </p>

<p>1.) Take a Fundamentals of College Math (Math 120) at UNR, no science.
PRO: Get a higher GPA and feel better about myself.
CON:I'm supposedly less transfer eligible... the credits are less likely to transfer outside of the university, so if I do make it in, I'll have to take more later. </p>

<p>2.) Take a Math 126 (Pre-calc) and a natural science at UNR.
PRO: Be more transfer eligible... supposedly.
CON: Watch my GPA dive bomb, crash, and burn. Also, there is the chance that the courses I take at UNR won't transfer anyways. </p>

<p>In the meantime, any advice I have sought out so far has only made the issue more complicated... Help? Suggestions? Anything is appreciated. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Unless the CC in Seatle has some transfer agreement with UW I feel that it would be dangerous to make the move to WA.</p>

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<p>Where else is your major taught? It sounds like Washington schools want to see both math & science, whether you take them before or after you transfer. You really don’t to wait to take them there, since then your gpa at UWash may look bad and that last one matters a lot. But taking them before you attend UWash isn’t a sure thing, both in terms of transfer credits and your gpa. I suggest you just give them a call (be sure to speak to a person who knows, not the receptionist) and ask what they suggest. They’ll really appreciate your asking and how serious you are about attending.</p>