<p>I want to major in history, and so far I am getting all A in history.
Now I’m doing Pre University studies and I will apply to Brown at the end of the year.
But recently I get a C- in physics, I wonder how will that affects my transript overally? That was the first time I get a C-.
Will Brown consider the fact physics is not required in my major?
Thank you for any responses.</p>
<p>Not really. It wont’ stop you from getting in, but unlike European universities (I’m guessing you’re foreign), American universities require that you take courses in the general curriculum and not just in your discipline. General education is held as an equally important part of undergraduate work as the concentration/major. Many students end up changing their concentration before having to declare their concentration in the sophomore year. So while you will complete a concentration, your education will be significantly less focused than it would be at a European school and we’re not going to be admitting you into a specific program. As such, we don’t take into consideration the area you may study as strongly as other places.</p>
<p>That being said, a C- in physics if you wanted to concentrate in physics would raise some alarm bells. I wouldn’t discourage applying, but the C- is still a C- that they’ll see and consider in some context, but not a ton.</p>