<p>What exactly is the policy for the UC's concerning D's in the senior year after acceptance? Is it a no-exception "your out" kind of deal, or is there more to it than that?</p>
<p>If that D is in an a-g course, then you can become ineligible for UC. In addition, you need to keep above a 3.0. For the top UCs, there have been cases of students whose GPAs were above a 3.0 but still lacking, and their admission was rescinded.</p>
<p>pass all your classes with at least a C and don't get below a 3 point.</p>
<p>So there is no leeway at all? I'm applying to UCSB and UCSC. My case is I have been in on-level math courses and getting B's and C's in them my whole high school career, and then this year I am forced into AP BC Calculus due to schedule restraints. Needless to say, this class is extraordinarily hard. I went C-D, and I have my exam tomorrow, so obviously if I get a C on the exam I will be alright but I heard the midterm exam is very difficult. Will they be considerate of these factors? In all my other classes, which include 3 other AP's, I have A's and B's by the way</p>
<p>At this point your best hope is to get a C on the exam. Failing that, you need to try to work with your teacher to ensure you get the C for the first semester and then work with your counselor to get in to a more appropriate math class. Remember, you can take an easier class at the local community college second semester and it will count as a year of a high school class. But those classes are starting right now so perhaps you should sign up and get in just in case. Good luck.</p>
<p>I would worry less about this and focus instead on studying for your exam. All hope is not nearly lost, from lots of angles.</p>
<p>Okay well good news is I took the test today and I think I did very well. Of course though, you never know til you get the scores back, so if I end up getting lower than a C, what should I do? Mail a letter to UCSB explaining my situation, or just face the facts?</p>
<p>First of all, don;t worry about it until it actually happens. If you get a D, call the admissions people and ask them for their advice. They will tell you how to deal with it. Better yet, ask your guidance counselor how this issue has been dealt with in the past- he/she probably sees this happen every year with at least one student.</p>
<p>well, not necessarily. I am the first graduating class in the school I go to...it just opened up. It's my counselors first year also, so he hasnt been a whole lot of help as far as college advice goes. But I'll call them if I get the D, thanks.</p>
<p>No one has an incentive to give you a D. EVERYONE loses if you get a D. Everyone knows that. </p>
<p>Though not a fool-proof method, it is often a good way of figuring out what is likely to happen, seeing their incentives.</p>
<p>I'm suffering from the same situation. I took AP Calculus AB this year and it is extremely hard. I've never really struggled with math or any AP classes but whenever I did, I was able to pull myself back up. However, AP Calculus is extremely difficult and has that domino effect where have difficulties in one class leads you to have difficulties in others. I've put a lot of time into Calculus and a bit strayed away from my other classes thinking that I would do fine on them. I got a D in Calculus this semester so my GPA is pretty bad. However, I was able to drop the class and sign up for another math class that suits me just fine at a nearby community college. So, if I am able to redeem myself next semester, would UCs be able to take into consideration my great improvement and not withdraw a possible acceptance? Please help =]</p>
<p>I would try to get the D turned into a C.</p>
<p>I got a D on the exam....dammit. So what now? Do I wait to see if I get accepted first, and then send a letter, or send one immediately?</p>
<p>First talk to your counselor and see what he/she has to say about it. Also talk with the teacher to see if there's any possibility of raising it (it could be an extra project, research, write a proof, anything).</p>
<p>iVinshe is giving some excellent advice.</p>
<p>wait UC only wants final grade, so it doesn't matter what u get for ur first semester does it? I think your final final grade should be above 3.0</p>
<p>maybe i am wrong and bsing this right now, </p>
<p>correct me plz</p>
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so it doesn't matter what u get for ur first semester does it? I think your final final grade should be above 3.0
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<p>No. First and second semester grades matter.</p>
<p>and i think it's weighted for all UCs except Cal/LA</p>
<p>does this mean u can weigh all of your classes, provided they're all honors/APs? like is there a limit similar to calculating UC GPA?</p>
<p>You don't consider "weighted" GPA for UCs; you calculate UC GPA (which is weighted, but with a cap to make GPAs more comparable).</p>
<p>i know i wasn't talking about UC GPA, i was talking about the senior grade policy where it's 3.0 W for all except Cal/LA (3.0 UW)</p>
<p>so i was wondering if the weighted GPA for the other UCs means limited (as an analogy to UC GPA) or unlimited (as in if u take 5 APs, u can weigh all 5)</p>
<p>thanks</p>