<p>I took Linear Algebra at UCLA this summer. I got a B. </p>
<p>Does this impact my chances at Caltech at all? I've been told that getting a B in a math course at UCLA as a high schooler is an achievement to be proud of, but I'm still worried. I've taken two other courses at CSU's and gotten A's, this is my first B in any course - so am I done for, or am I overreacting?</p>
<p>If you are rejected (which, regardless of how well you’ve done in HS, you must accept is the most likely outcome), it will likely not be because of this grade</p>
<p>Don’t fret it!! Caltech admissions folk like students who have maxed out their high-school offerings, and gone above and beyond to study math and science. Just pushing your limits and going to UCLA will help, and a B from a high-schooler in that context will NOT hurt you. I would definitely include it in your app with pride. Good Luck!</p>
<p>I may not put it as strongly as IBfootballer, but this one grade will not sink you. Even if you got an A in the class, it would not have made you. They will look at the entire package and give credit for having taken a college class. Is a A preferable to a B? Yes. Are you overreacting? Yes.</p>