<p>Ok, this is a quick question. I am a Junior and I took Hon Physics. We do not have AP Physics, its called Honors, but its basically AP, because of how hard the tests are and also that 60% of the class takes the AP test and they all pass and many gets 4's or 5's (Mostly Seniors). </p>
<p>So, first semester only two Juniors got A's in the class, about 5 Seniors did. Most Juniors got C's and most seniors got B's. Some Juniors failed (D's).</p>
<p>I got a C+ and I am confident that I could get a solid B 2nd semester and possibly make a run at an A. I was just overwhelmed at the beginning, which is why I got a C, instead of a B. </p>
<p>So anyway, some of friends said that if we take the class over the summer at community college, colleges consider that grade and see that you got an A there and they over rule the C or something. So, should I take Physics over the summer and try to get an A, will the colleges like that? Or not care? I could use the summer to do a intern instead. </p>
<p>Some one help please?</p>
<p>Can Somebody help?</p>
<p>If I was a college admission person, a good internship experience in the related field of study would be a lot more impressive than an “A” in a repeat physics course. BTW, if you do internship, you might still be able to take college physics course on the side at night or they would let you take off a few hours a day to do it. That would be even more impressive.</p>
<p>Yeah I guess I could do that if it is possible. So, you think the intern is better then the course?</p>
<p>College admission people do not put much value on a single class taken by itself during the summer; they are more interested the grades you achieve while taking 5 other courses, sports and ECs. </p>
<p>A repeat of an already taken course would not only be taken lightly, it might be detrimental. Repeating implies remedial, and a spectacular lack of imagination. </p>
<p>Working or internships can be spun as snazzy. Studying or experiencing something related to your intended major, that can not be taken at your school works. Taking a classes that boost you into the higheest offered classes at your hs in senior year are options. </p>
<p>But you need to get going - competition is ferocious.</p>
<p>^Yeah, that makes sense. I am going to try getting into something soon. I got some letters from Stanford about Summer programs, haven’t really checked it, I shall look in to that.</p>
<p>You guys have suggestions? I live in the Bay Area, around Berkeley and Stanford. Interested in Electrical Engineering and Bio-Engineering.</p>
<p>Ok… new scenario.</p>
<p>But first, can someone answer my initial question? By taking a class over at a community college, can you get your grade changed, or does it help you at all?</p>
<p>Ok, now here are some scenarios. What is the best I could do? </p>
<p>At a community college, take two classes (1 good, 1 easy) and do community service at a local community center, I worked here for the past two summers. </p>
<p>If you guys think it changes my grade at all, then that good class will be Physics. </p>
<p>OR</p>
<p>Take a class at Berkeley. I learn the material and I think the most you can get are 3 to 4 credits. You get a letter of recommendation from the director of Berkeley summer sessions. </p>
<p>This costs like $700-$1000 and the community college is like less then $100. I will do the Berkeley one, if it is worth it. </p>
<p>Thoughts?</p>
<p>Someone? Edit on the price, its like 1000-1400 for everything.</p>