What should I do with a C in calculus?

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<p>I currently attend a community college. I am currently taking Calc I, and I have a C in the class. I want to transfer to UC Irvine as a Chem major, and apparently I need a B or higher in Calculus to be able to transfer (unsure about this). I can receive a B in the class if I score about 90% on my final, but let's be realistic, that's not going to happen. Should I take the C and somehow retake the class? Or should I just ask the teacher for a D or F grade in order to retake the class?</p>

<p>thanks all.</p>

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<p>Uhh… you can get a C and still count it as transferrable. Is there some special case that you found out where it’s STRICTLY B? because typically C is the lowest grade you can get and still have it be transferrable.</p>

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<p>Ah, I forgot to mention. I am looking at:</p>

<p>[Transfer</a> Admission, Selection and Preparation](<a href=“Academic Resources | Office of Undergraduate Admissions | UCI”>Academic Resources | Office of Undergraduate Admissions | UCI)</p>

<p>and under the School of Physical Sciences, it says: "Complete one year of approved calculus with a minimum GPA of 3.0 "</p>

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<p>I read the link and think it means you must complete the calc course with a C or better WITH your gpa a 3.0 or better.</p>

<p>It doesn’t say that your calc course must be completed with a B or better.
You must make Bs or better in your chem courses, tho.
Hope that helps.</p>

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<p>You can read this: <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/1254327-about-fail-calculus-2-my-chances-uc-over.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/uc-transfers/1254327-about-fail-calculus-2-my-chances-uc-over.html&lt;/a&gt; since there was a similar thread outside. There are a lot of insights and tips in that thread, maybe including mine…</p>

<p>Here’s the practice page if you needed: [Pauls</a> Online Notes : Calculus I](<a href=“http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/CalcI.aspx]Pauls”>http://tutorial.math.lamar.edu/Classes/CalcI/CalcI.aspx)</p>

<p>Basically, if you don’t care about grad school, and will not transfer until fall 2013, bomb the final. That way, your GPA won’t be hurt, and you also have the chance to repeat the course with an A and with a somewhat easier teacher if you choose wisely. It is a very negative solution, so make a careful consideration before making your choice, gl.</p>

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<p>Unfortunately, they do mean a 3.0 Calculus GPA. If you get a C, you may have to get an A in Calculus II to be admitted. Just try your best to ace that final. You should stop being “realistic” and be more confident. If you do get a C, well, just study your butt off in Calc. II. Failing on purpose is kind of a desperate move. Sooner or later, you’ll be dealing with more Calculus, be it in Calc. II or Multivariable Calc. at UCI (or any other school). Just work hard on it now so you have good grasp on the subject for later. If you don’t get that 3.0 for w/e reason, just apply to UCI (and other schools because honestly, I can’t speak that highly of UCI’s Chem. Department after having firsthand experience) under a different major. You can apply for a change of major later on.</p>

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<p>ocean-
Thanks for the clarification!</p>

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<p>lol oceanpartier…I went to UCI for my freshman year of college and I can’t talk too highly of any departments at UCI.</p>