<p>So I applied to UCLA, UCB, UCI, UCSB, and UCSD. Of those, I so far have made it into UCSD and UCI. The rest I still need to hear from. I am taking these classes:</p>
<p>AP Econ/Gov
AP Computer Science
AP Physics C: Mechanics
Language Arts 12
Ceramics</p>
<p>Originally, I had those classes plus AP Statistics, but dropped the class so i could get a job to help my family's financial situation. I have been told that the colleges will not care that I dropped AP Stats when they see my transcript in June, but I feel like its necessarily to inform the colleges? I have completed 5 years of math, (Algebra - 7th, Geometry - 8th, Algebra 2 Honors -9th, Pre-Cal Honors - 10th, AP Calc A - 11th). I am a math oriented kid, and scored a 5 on the AP exam. Even on my SAT, i scored a 720 on my math, which was 150 points higher than my reading. I am, however, applying for Computer Science.</p>
<p>If I notify my colleges after the acceptances that I have dropped AP Stats, do you think they will revoke my acceptance? I feel like I have many years in math already. </p>
<p>*PS. I am strictly dropping the class to get a job. I achieved an A in the first semester and still intend to take the AP test. I can't drop any of my other classes because AP CompSci is what I will major, I created the AP Physics C course at my school, and the rest are required for me to graduate.</p>
<p>It was a poor decision to drop math. Most colleges like seeing Calc AB done if you are entering a science-y major, and you only have A done. Dropping stats makes it look like you don’t really care about math. This is offset by your econ, physics and comp sci, which are admirable. But from what I can gather you scored at most a 2090 on the SAT, and it is highly unlikely that you scored an 800 on the third section of the SAT meaning you scored in the low 2000’s at best. This is in range of the UC’s you want, but it is no guaruntee by any measure. I had a 2170 on the SAT and didn’t get in to Davis, though I did get in to UCSD like you. Scoring a 5 on the AP exam at the end of the year shouldn’t matter as to your acceptance. </p>
<p>I know you aren’t asking about your chances, but I feel like I should touch upon them since I would not have you falsely think that you did not get in to UCLA or Cal because of dropping a class. It is most likely that any denial is due to your academics, unless you have astounding extracurriculars. I do not mean to be rude, only honest. </p>
<p>That said, to get to your original question- yes, it may affect your acceptance. Colleges can and will revoke acceptances due to dropping a class. Therefore I would lay your situation out plain to them right now, rather than try to pull a fast one and get in before they notice.</p>
<p>Thanks for the honesty, I do appreciate it. I feel like I have some strong EC and some impressive tricks up my sleeve. Of course, I do not guarantee that I will get in, but I have some hopes.</p>
<p>As for the SAT, I scored a 1860. It is rather low, and probably the weakest point in my application.</p>