<p>What are your opinions on retaking classes or tests? How do they affect positively or adversely your acceptance chances. I'm looking to retake the ACT which I got a 30 in. I have a feeling I'll get a 35. And I'll still be only 18 when I take it. Also, I have 2 B+'s I need erased from my records. I can't get them erased, but I can take the classes over and the classes won't cost me a penny either and I'll still be ahead of everybody else (junior 2nd year of college). will colleges thumb their noses at my retakes or embrace my artificially high GPA?</p>
<p>alot of colleges dont like retaken courses. However, its not all that neccesary to retake them if you got B+'s....youll be fine. As for the ACT, a 31 is an excellent score but if you feel you will get 35, then by all means, retake it.</p>
<p>some colleges don't even take the higher grade; they average the two together. make sure you find out what the university that you're applying to does before you retake because it would be pretty pointless to retake a B+ if it's just getting averaged into an A. (even though I personally think retaking a B+ class is a bit of overkill) Also, about the ACT..umm isn't a 30 a really good score as is??</p>
<p>so if i re took a class i got a C in and got an A, would the colleges just take the average and take a "B" in the clas? How do UC's do it???</p>
<p>Ponderosa, what schools are you looking to apply to? I don't think retaking 2 B+ grades will make much of a difference at any school, especially if you're applying as a junior and your other grades are better (I assume they are, or else you wouldn't care to retake the B+ grades). Retaking the courses may even reflect poorly on your application, as it shows an unhealthy obsession with perfection.</p>
<p>As for the ACT, a 30 is a respectable score, and since you will be transferring as a junior, the weight of ACT/SAT will be minimal anyways. If you think you can get a 35, then I would say retake it because 35>30, just know that it probably won't make a difference in the decision.</p>
<p>You sound like a strong candidate at any school, and if your grades and scores are as high as you say, you should have a good shot (assuming good recs/essays) at many of the best schools.</p>
<p>I hope I answered your questions, good luck.</p>
<p>-Eddie-</p>
<p><a href="http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/transfer/advising/answers/preparing.html#4%5B/url%5D">http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/educators/counselors/adminfo/transfer/advising/answers/preparing.html#4</a>
What is the University's policy on repeating courses?</p>
<p>A student may repeat a course in which he or she received a letter grade of "D" or "F." Only the most recent grade is counted when calculating the GPA; degree credit for the course is given only once. Repetition of a course with an original grade of "C" or better is disregarded; the original grade is counted when calculating the GPA.</p>
<p>UC does not limit the number of times a student may repeat a course in which he or she earned a "D" or "F." A student may not retake a course at a community college to raise the grade received at a UC campus. UC courses in which a "D" or "F" was received may be repeated only during a regular session (including summer sessions) at a UC campus.</p>