Please please help me i am in tears!!!!

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<p>Hi guys,</p>

<p>Can someone please tell me if UCSD OR UCSB will rescind their admission?</p>

<p>I applied to UCSB (got accepted) with TAG
GPA: 3.26
Major: Econ</p>

<p>I am waiting to hear from UCSD, I have a TAG and IGETC so i should get in.</p>

<p>I finished the math tag requirement by taking Precal last summer with a B.</p>

<p>HOWEVER, I just took CALC 2 this quarter and I think it might have been possible that I got a D. However, even with the D I still have a 3.26 this quarter since i got all As in my other classes.</p>

<p>Can someone please tell me if UCSB or UCSD will rescind their admission? </p>

<p>Please, I am really really worried and I don't want to spend another year at CC:(</p>

<p>I also got accepted to UCM but I don't think i want to go there. I also have a tag with Davis as well but havent heard from them.</p>

<p>iD REALLY APPRECIATE ALL YOUR HELP. THANKS!!!</p>

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<p>is there anyone out there who can respond, please :(</p>

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<p>Did you already get a D or are you going to get a D?</p>

<p>I personally don’t think they will rescind your acceptance, because you could always retake the class over the summer if anything.</p>

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<p>Okay you need to find out your grade for calc this quarter immediately. If you did get a D, your admission could be rescinded. I would advise finding out your grade, and then if you do have a D, contact the UC’s you applied to as quickly as possible. Maybe even write a letter. Say that you’ll retake it asap during summer or something. Just show them how committed you are to fixing it. You can only do what you can do, and if you show them your passion, that could help!</p>

<p>I’m pulling for you! Good luck! :)</p>

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<p>if your contract says that you must receive a c or better in all your classes, thats what you gotta do. in general, most contracts say that you must keep a 3.0 without d’s or f’s. i may be wrong…</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone,</p>

<p>iambeowulf710: I went through the UCSD TAG and it just says to mention a 3.0 all throughout, I can’t find any info about not getting a D or F. Can anyone else?</p>

<p>Is it better to notify the UCs right away or kind of hope they wont notice?</p>

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<p>Well, with a title like that, how can I not respond?? Maybe this’ll get the ball rolling:</p>

<p>I (stupidly) didn’t even find OUT about TAG until January, so all I know about it is from reading about it here: [UCSB</a> Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/prospective/LSTAGCriteria.asp]UCSB”>http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/prospective/LSTAGCriteria.asp)</p>

<p>Now, you say your GPA will remain above a 3.00, so you’re good on , and you say it wasn’t for your math req, so you’re good on that.</p>

<p>Here’s my question:</p>

<p>Is Calc 2 fulfilling a pre-req for your major?</p>

<p>Here’s my advice:</p>

<p>Step 1) BREATHE- it will all work out. It always does. As long as you are in control of yourself amidst this scary situation, you can succeed.</p>

<p>Step 2) DON’T call any admissions counselors YET. They really don’t like dealing with “what if” scenarios. That’s what regular counselors are for, and usually they don’t much like dealing with it either. WAIT until you get your grade.</p>

<p>Step 3a) IF it’s a C, you’re good! :slight_smile: Have fun at either university.</p>

<p>Step 3b) IF it is actually a D, NOW call the admissions counselors to inform them of your situation. If you feel you cannot explain it properly over the phone, email them, and have someone you trust look over the email to make sure you are 1) clear and 2) concise. They are very prompt at emailing back. Sometimes it’s nice not to have a hyperventilating student on the line hanging on their every word. So consider it.</p>

<p>I hope I’ve helped in some way. Not trying to be blunt or cynical. Just trying to keep it simple for you! I know you’re probably really scared, but you’re among friends here. Just remember, above all, to keep moving forward. That doesn’t have to mean be cheery and positive, but it does mean, no matter what, keep making progress toward your goals.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks kernlsanders:</p>

<p>I am an Econ major and yes Calc 2 is a prereq class however on assist it says that I don’t have to meet all of them in order to transfer but it is highly recommended.</p>

<p>UCSD is my top choice and I can’t find any language that concretely says that a grade of a D or F is a violation of the TAG contract, I can only see that it says to maintain a 3.0.</p>

<p>Any ideas?</p>

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<p>^^ Great post kernl :).</p>

<p>@ OP: Contact them as soon as you know your grade. They’ll notice lol, it’s not one of those things they’ll glance over or forget about.</p>

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<p>2010-2011 UCSD TAG Eligibility</p>

<p>v For fall 2010, you must earn a cumulative 3.0 minimum UC GPA by the end of fall 2009 and maintain a 3.0 GPA through the end of spring 2010; for winter 2011 admission, you must earn a cumulative 3.0 minimum UC GPA by the end of summer 2010 and maintain a 3.0 through the end of fall 2010</p>

<p>v For fall 2010 admission, you must complete the UC level English and math requirements (IGETC Sections 1A, 1B, and 2) by the end of fall 2009; for winter 2011 admission, you must complete the UC level math and English requirements AND 60 UC transferable units by the end of summer 2010</p>

<p>v This agreement is available to U.S. citizens, permanent residents, AB540 students and former UC students in good standing (except former UCSD students) </p>

<p>I also read that it says you need to be in “Good Academic Standing your last semester”. I’m assuming that as long as you are still above a 3.0, you’ll still be in good Academic Standing. I haven’t read anything disqualifying you from UCSD because of a D or F actually. I think you may just have dodged a close one! Double check with UCSD though. I’m normally pretty certain about these things though, and if it’s not written or included in any of the UCSD TAG links I’ve visited (many now lol) then I’m assuming it’s not a deal-breaker. Schools are smart, and they would have included that if it rescinded your TAG or admission. I’m not trying to get your hopes up too much or anything, obviously double check asap, but I personally think you’ll be ok for UCSD.</p>

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<p>Thank you so much emilsinclair9.</p>

<p>Thats what I think as I well but once I know my grade for sure I will definitely doublecheck with UCSD. </p>

<p>Right now my math teacher just posted our final grade percentages and I am borderline C/D however that is without some extra credit and on the syllabus she says that she does do minor adjustments.</p>

<p>My grade going into the final was B/C borderline but the final threw me off, I hope I can get my teacher to get me a C. She does seem somewhat flexible though:</p>

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<p>thats cool that she may be flexible. you know what? you should def. talk to her, i know for a fact that i got two A’s instead of B’s because i talked to my instructor about my grade.</p>

<p>it went something like this…</p>

<p>“you know…ive been her so long im on the brink of transfer…im just so worried i may not do as well as i wanted to. <em>insert sad face</em>”</p>

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<p>When do you expect your grade to come out?</p>

<p>(ps- good thing the ■■■■■■ aren’t here tonight! Not that I don’t love a good laugh, but your situation just isn’t funny)</p>

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<p>kernlsanders: I have emailed my teacher but she is slow with email. its spring break and i dont think shes on her work email every minute. I am thinking if she has submitted the grades tonight then they <em>should</em> show up tomorrow morning in my college website.</p>

<p>Thanks guys I already feel better since you guys have posted, its really nice to know that there are people out there who care about others :slight_smile: I just created an account today and I wasn’t sure I would get any responses but you guys proved me wrong :slight_smile: I really hope everyone gets in where they want to. </p>

<p>I hope I find out tomorrow morning so if I did get a D I can talk to my teacher about it asap.</p>

<p>I would still appreciate any further info or ideas.</p>

<p>Thanks so much!!!</p>

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<p>Sorry to be the buzzkill but</p>

<p>[UCSB</a> Admissions](<a href=“http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/prospective/LSTAGMajors.asp]UCSB”>http://www.admissions.ucsb.edu/prospective/LSTAGMajors.asp)</p>

<p>You need a 2.75 gpa in 2 econ classes and 2 calculus classes before admittance. </p>

<p>How can you take calculus 2 without calculus 1 also?</p>

<p>Assuming 2 A’s in Econ classes</p>

<p>3 units each and a 5 unit calculus D</p>

<p>29/11=2.63 which is under the needed 2.75.</p>

<p>So you really need that C for them to not rescind</p>

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<p>peterr86: thanks i noticed that as well. i got an A/B in the econ classes, a c in calc1 and even without the d in calc 2 i still wouldnt have a 2.75 but ive been accepted into UCSB for pre econ so not sure…</p>

<p>Anyhow, UCSD is my top choice and there aren’t any GPA minimums for Econ since its not an impacted major there.</p>

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<p>unfortunately i just checked my grade and i did get a D :frowning: I am going to try to meet my teacher asap. </p>

<p>By the way has anyone been successful in getting their grade changed? This is the first time for me :(</p>

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<p>OK guys here is my question.</p>

<p>Since I have received a D this quarter and if my teacher doesn’t change it i will retake it in spring quarter. Since we don’t have to report winter grades but send our transcript for winter and spring i was wondering should i even tell UCSD about my D now since I plan to retake it and will hopefully do better the second time?</p>

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<p>geez calc 2 is everyone’s nemisis</p>

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<p>

took calc1 when I was 16, didn’t do **** Aced my first test don’t know what I got on the second so… I dropped with W.
took calc1 again with an A going into he final and left with an 89% ARGH
took calc2. Took the wrong prof for me. he assigned no homework didn’t really have any plan or much of anything I didn’t do anything barely went to class… D he had super lax grading… took calc2 again over the summer… didn’t do **** had a C… final took me to a D ARGHHH
took honors calc 1+2 next sem… half assing got me a D
took both calc2 and honors calc 1+2… B+ in honors calc(which turns into a B as we only do whole letter grades) and a C+ in regular calc2(I missed an entire page on a test and misread some questions on others, I know ADD fail)</p>

<p>calc2 has been my nemesis. Bet you $10 I’m better at integration than you are though.</p>