So I’m taking a CC class over the summer that’s not UC applicable. There is a greater than 80% chance that I will earn a B in the class (it’s physics, and I’ve never taken a physics class before). I’m taking AP Physics 1 in the regular school year as a senior. I feel bad knowing that I’ll get a B in this class, because it’s my first CC class and my parents wanted me to get an A. Will colleges (especially the UCs) require me to submit this transcript?
Will that course earn you college credits? Then it doesn’t matter whether the credits apply toward a UC degree. You still have to send the transcript. Period. And for the rest of your life, every time you apply for admission to a degree program at an accredited college or university in the US, or for a job that requires that you submit all of your college transcripts, you will need to provide an official copy of this transcript, so don’t lose the contact information.
As for the B, well remind your parents that you are a HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT and this is a COLLEGE CLASS. College is supposed to be harder than high school. For a high school student, a B in a college physics class is a very good grade - especially if the student has never taken Physics before!
Ok I have another part to add to this question. If I get a C or a B in the class, how much will that affect my chances of getting into college?
Since this class isn’t UC applicable it won’t count towards your UC GPA. When they look at your transcript they’ll see this class, but they’re concerned about your transferable courses.
@astrophilia what about other colleges? I am going to take ap physics 1 this year as well. I think I have to retake physics in college anyway so… But it won’t affect chances right? Just transferrable things?
If you take AP physics in high school, do well, you may not need to take general physics in community college. But no, any non UC transferable course supposedly doesn’t affect your chances. For other colleges, it depends where. Like, CSU will only look at CSU transferable courses and that GPA.