<p>Hypothetically, if I receive straight A years (Sophomore And Junior) taking track and field with one AP class, I would receive a 4.14 GPA. On the other hand, If I do not take a 7th period track and field class, i would receive a 4.16. This would add up to an UC GPA of 4.42 w/o track and field and a 4.36 w/ track and field. Would the EC of track and field be worth the .06 GPA reduction? (5 AP classes in total) (1 in Sophomore year, 4 in Junior Year)</p>
<p>I personally do not think a .06 GPA reduction would make the biggest difference, especially because many schools LOVE athletes.</p>
<p>The UC GPA calculation will not include the grade from track.<br>
It is possible that the track grade has implications for your high school rank, depending on how your high school calculates rank. Check with your HS counselor.</p>
<p>at many schools, whether you participate in track or not will not have any effect whatsoever, because the adcoms recalculate your GPA according to whatever rubric they use anyway. </p>
<p>For example, some schools recalculate your GPA considering academic courses only; some schools recalculate all grades on a 4.0 scale, and then assign a separate score for rigor of curriculum, etc.</p>
<p>The question is, do you enjoy track? That should be your only consideration.</p>
<p>Thanks for your help guys. I will still be continuing track and field.</p>
<p>As a Track and Field participant, I understand your pain of being in Track and Field. It’s a kick in the butt but is definitely worthwhile. Track takes a lot of commitment and hard work. Hopefully, College admission officers will see that and I bet they will. Good luck in your studies and Track! :)</p>
<p>Always better to do what you love doing</p>