Should I repeat the course before going to UIUC?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Illinois - Urbana-Champaign
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<p>OK, as everyone knows... UIUC counts community college grades (even in high school) into overall GPA. I'm a high school senior and will be an Electrical Engineering student this fall. My problem is, I got a "C" in Differential Equations and a "B" in intro E & M in community college. I did good in exams but I missed too many quizzes and labs because the schedule conflicted with my high school classes & activities schedule. I thought they won't be counted in GPA; however the fact is UIUC counts them, and I can't choose not to transfer them...</p>

<p>Now I'm struggling, whether should I repeat these 2 classes in community college? The community college's policy is that they'll count only the new grades in GPA and exclude the old grades (well, those will still be shown on transcript). I'm confident to get "As" if I don't miss any assignments and quizzes... I also got "As" in Multivariable Calculus and Linear Algebra.</p>

<p>Should I just repeat them and get back my 4.0 (well, they'll still appear on transcript... the only happiness is the value of GPA) or should I leave them alone and give an explanation when applying graduate school (albeit I originally planned to retake MATH 441 Differential Equations analytic in UIUC...) :(? If I take in UIUC, that "C" wouldn't be excluded...</p>

<p>THANKS FOR ALL REPLIES</p>

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<p>It’s so tragic because I took AP exams before knowing all transferable courses must be transferred. So… I’ve wasted all money for taking AP exams :(</p>

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<p>I’m not sure that, if you decide to retake those courses, that the university’s grade replacement policy would apply, since, I believe you need a C- to qualify. You may be stuck with those grades. Check with your college and advisor for more information. You’ll get a definitive answer only from them.</p>

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<p>The repeating policy of the community college is that one can repeat courses no matter what one’s previous grades are, so according to the community college policy I technically can repeat them. I just wonder whether it’s worth to do this.</p>

<p>Also, I have no idea whether UIUC will count both grades in and average or does just exactly how the CC does… (difference between 4.0 and (2.0+4.0)/2 lol)</p>