<p>Thanks for the replies guys. It’s actually not possible for me to retake the course at IVC anymore, hence me taking it elsewhere. I wish I hadn’t been so complacent the last couple of years, but there’s nothing left to do now besides remedy the situation as best as possible. </p>
<p>Okay, so on the TAG/UC applications it allows me to note a course as being a retake – automatically replacing the substandard grade and adjusting the GPA. I’ve gone ahead and changed the would be grade for Fall 2014, and it does indeed adjust the GPA. I would imagine that the UCs would base the GPA off of these applications, though whether they will compare to see if the classes articulate is the main conundrum. </p>
<p>EDIT: @lindyk8 I looked at the other thread, which more or less confirmed my suspicions that this would be a matter resolved only after the admission process. My GPA would be good enough if both grades were factored in to be approved for the TAG, but getting into UCLA and maintaining full-time financial aid status are my main concerns.
IVC’s sister school offers the same course, but as of today (late in the registration cycle) no one has registered for the class, so it will most likely be cancelled. Alternatively, SMC offers East Asian History to 1500 – 300 years shorter than IVC – but that would be a killer drive from the Inland Empire. </p>
<p>@Bear87 Retaking the course at the same school has never been an issue in my experience, but I do know it varies from school to school, and even when either of the attempts took place. I will take your advise on getting in touch with IVC though, hoping they approve the retake at a different school, with the UCs then honoring that.</p>