I am looking to transfer to a UC by fall 2017.
However, in order to accomplish that I need to take two Calculus classes and receive a B in both. My schedule for math looks like this:
Fall 2015:
College Algebra
Spring 2016:
Trigonometry
Fall 2016:
Calculus 1
Spring 2017:
Calculus 2
My question is if applications are due in November and I haven’t completed Calc. 2 by then, will that make it impossible for me to transfer by fall 2017?
On the UC Application they’ll see your planned classes, so they’ll see the Calc 2 class.
@luckie1367 but they require atleast a B, so how would they know?
I also have the option of taking both College Algebra and Trig at the same time, so i’m thinking about just doing that.
^^^ Agree
Why Trig? Most trig isn’t UC transferable. Precalc might be better, but I’m no expert in math courses
@2016Candles My school doesn’t offer precalc. You need to take both College Algebra and Trig before Calculus!
They would probably include it in your provisional statement for you to get a B. I don’t think they’d hold it against you. But hey, if you think you can handle College Algebra & Trig at the same time, then by all means, go for it. Just be sure to take enough units - what’s your schedule looking like otherwise? Are you planning on taking summer classes, considering you’ll have to take two classes that will not be counted?
Also, if I received a C in a non-uc transferable class will I be submitting that grade in my application and/or will it affect my GPA?
You have to report non-UC transferable classes, but it’s not counted in your gpa.
Yes, like goldencub said it will probably be a provision in your contract.
And as Candles said, YOU HAVE TO REPORT ALL GRADES/COURSES. The UCs recalculate GPA with only UC transferable courses, so it shouldn’t affect you at all.
Most major districts allow such prerequisites to be met from credible outside assessments. If you just need algebra and trig as a prerequisite and not for actual learning, you may be able to to take a calculus readiness assessment test at another community college and have them transfer your score to your home community college.
Additionally, Calc I is a staple summer offering because of the large number of people that need it. If your major is STEM based, and your mathematical maturity is good, it might be a good idea to take that in the summer and then Calc II in the fall so both grades will be finalized and incorporated into your application review.
Edit: Grammerz.
Yep, what they said ^^^^^^
I am also taking Econ 101 and English 100. I need the Algebra and Trigonometry as a prerequisite and actual learning; However, i’d rather take both at once and then Calc in the fall because I hear horror stories about the pacing of math classes in the summer. So if i’m looking to get A’s and retain info, do you recommend me taking two math classes in a semester? Should I drop English?
@jedidiah30 I’ll just PM you my response
Did you not have algebra in high school? you should be able to place out of college algebra as that is remedial.