<p>I just finished my first semester of college at a CC and I screwed up. I basically have to retake 4/5 classes, VERY BAD. I am retaking one of the classes this winter, and the other three in spring. I am also now on academic probation so I can only take 12 units (which is enough to retake the three classes in the spring) so I will basically be completely behind from my goal of transferring in two years. If I can manage to get A's in the courses I retake and beyond, will colleges be able to somewhat look pass my messed up first semester? UCB and UCSD are my goal colleges with a major in Psychology or Business. </p>
<p>UCs allow grade replacement, so it won’t affect your GPA. However, it will still be on you transcript.</p>
<p>Have you examined the reasons you did not succeed this semester? Are you prepared to make changes so that you can do better?</p>
<p>Also, a third year is not detrimental at all. If it allows you to finish all of the classes with a high GPA, go for it.</p>
<p>Yes, they will. It’s not unusual to mess up and the UCs are lenient. What they will want to see is motivation and a big upward trend in GPA. If you do summer school, you might still be able to salvage the two year plan. </p>