summer school at a state school for undergrad

Graduate School
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<p>Hi all,
I'm considering taking a class at a state school instead of my home school this summer, for financial reasons. The class is for a distribution/GE credit.
Usually, I've read from other sources that doing so may be a good GPA boost and I wouldn't have to work too hard to get rid of the requirement. However, online reviews suggest that the professor on the course I want to take is actually quite challenging.</p>

<p>I still want to go for the class, and of course try to do my best, but i suppose my ultimate question is: If I take a summer class at a "lesser" school, and then DON'T get a good grade, how bad will it look to grad school? Is it worth the risk?</p>

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<p>You’re overthinking this. One grade in one class is not going to be the difference between admit/deny.</p>

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<p>First, if you take a single course at another school, it usually is not factored into your GPA at your undergraduate institution. Second, I agree with Polarscribe – one class isn’t going to make or break your application. Third, you’ll have to send the transcript from the state college separately.</p>

<p>Many students do what you’re doing. It’s not a big deal.</p>