Transfer question; should I drop a class?

Colleges & Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Just a quick question.</p>

<p>I applied to transfer to Columbia for next fall. Quick stats: 3.7 College GPA (Straight A's and one random B- in a non-major course), 33 ACT, 3.9 High School GPA, glowing recs, hopefully impressive essays. I am NOT applying for financial aid.</p>

<p>Right now, I am taking a geology course, and my midterm grade was disastrous, I did the math, and assuming that I get a 100% on the final exam, the highest grade I can come out with is a B overall. More realistically, if I get around a 90%, I'll have a C+. It's not my strongest class by a long shot, and I wouldn't be surprised if I scored in the 80's on the final exam.</p>

<p>Should I drop the class? I'm afraid that if I do get accepted, they'll rescind their offer once they see my final transcript. I've got A-'s this time instead of A's too, so the general hit on my GPA is looking a little nasty.</p>

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<p>Unless you’re considering preparing for another transfer application next year (in case you don’t make it this year), don’t worry about your grades this semester. It would take an awful lot for them to rescind their offer.</p>