Retaking a class

Applying to College
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<p>I am currently a sophomore in high school, and I have taken several math classes at my local community college. This last semester, I really didn't like my English teacher, so I decided to take my English class there too, and get more credit. I was placed in English 100 - composition, and it is a transfer class (I think it is equivalent to freshmen comp, but I'm not sure). I am not doing anywhere near as well as I would have liked to, just because I wasn't quite ready for the class.</p>

<p>If I retake the class this summer, will both grades show up on my high school transcript? </p>

<p>Also, how will it affect my GPA (will they average the grades or what)? </p>

<p>Lastly, I was hoping to go to a good technical school, (Cornell, Carnegie Mellon, maybe maybe MIT), can I explain that this was a harder class than every single English class at my high school, and still have a chance of getting in?</p>

<p>Any straightforward answers are appreciated</p>

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<p>it might not mention the grade, but it will probably mention whether you passed or failed. you have to ask your guidance counselor- it varies from school to school. I probably won’t affect your GPA at all, but again it varies. </p>

<p>unfortunately, it will also negatively affect your admissions chances at the top schools your mentioning even if you explain.</p>

<p>good luck with everything :)</p>