Will Pre-Calc hold me back from UNC?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
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<p>Okay, so UNC-Chapel Hill is my DREAM SCHOOL! I luv everything about their campus & what not.
So I applied regular decision, and I'm hoping I get accepted. Here's the thing-I think in Pre-Calculus, I'll end up w/ a D. Math is NOT my strongest subject. However, I take AP Calculus (AB) this upcoming semester and I'm hoping to redeem myself with an A or B. If I submit my midyear grades and explain why I have this D, do you think my chances are still good? </p>

<p>(Btw, Pre-Calc is Honors. And I'm an African-American student, idk if that helps!)
And for the most part, my grades have been consistent in high school (A's & B's), I've taken challenging courses, I have a host of extracurriculars, I have leadership positions in 3 organizations, I work a part-time job, I volunteer, AND my essays were pretty good. Just hoping stupid Pre-Calc doesn't ruin my chances of getting accepted or my decision rescinded!</p>

<p>Thank you for your help!</p>

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<p>you should try your best to get a C. At a program I went to, they pretty much said D’s were unacceptable. But I do know a student that is at UNC this year (class of 09) and he got a D in ap calc, and he still got in. He was a black male btw.</p>

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<p>Okay, well I’ll be sure to bust my tail in AP Calc. Thank you. I REALLY WANT IN TO UNC!</p>

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<p>I’m kind of in your position, I got a C in precalc, first C ever (damn you, seven point scale!) but yes, C is probably your best bet :3</p>

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<p>My sister got a C in PreCalc and got accepted to Carolina. You could also consider writing a supplemental essay about why you got that grade/why the class was so difficult for you? Good luck!</p>

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<p>thanks everyone, i think i JUST mite write a supplemental essay!
and i agree, the 7pt scale SUCKS!</p>

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<p>the guy that got a D in AP Calc, what grade did he take that class?
And did he take Pre Calc beforehand?</p>

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<p>i got my pre-calc grade under control:)
its a C-, but its alot better than a D.
i’m so relieved:)</p>

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<p>Were you accepted with c?
Good job btw (:</p>

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<p>Oh my god gravedig. PM him.</p>

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<p>I got a C in Precal and Algebra 2 (same teacher~terrible) but I made an A in Honors Calculus (NCVPS)…I’m hoping this offsets things</p>