<p>I have a C in apush. In my other classes they are B+ to A+ </p>
<p>i dont want that C to be my downfall... My teacher is really a HARD teacher.. the material is easy, but the way he grades things and the stuff he gives tests/quizzes on is maddening.. I am in 11th Grade.</p>
<p>So what is the verdict? will this C ruin my career?</p>
<p>Depends on what you want your “career” to be :o But your colleges are going to mainly look at your average GPA. So in your other two classes get two A+ and even out that grade 
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<p>Plus, Colleges also look at your SAT scores, extracurricular activity and a whole other factors before picking you. They are not all based on grades only.</p>
<p>It certainly won’t help, but a GPA is an average so if it’s not lowered significantly by one C then you shouldn’t be affected very much. The colleges can see your transcript and note that the C was an anomaly.</p>
<p>But don’t take my advice because I’m destined to work at McDonald’s with my 3.64 UW.</p>
<p>Even Harvard admits kids who have had a C at some point - admittedly, there are more kids with 4.0s, but a single C doesn’t doom anyone. </p>
<p>But unless most of the class got Cs, your teacher isn’t harder than most, although it’s clear that you and he/she aren’t on the same wave-length. Rather than feeling upset about it, why not show up after class/school more often for some help? If the teacher feels you are making every effort to improve, your chances of raising that grade increase. And you want to be able to say that the C was a fluke and that you turned it around. </p>
<p>Also, some AP teachers will raise a grade if you get a 5 on your AP exam - what’s your teacher’s policy on that?</p>
<p>Depends on which college you’re planning to go to. Some colleges look at the overall grades during your high school career, while others look at certain parts.</p>
<p>Let’s say the class you are taking is Chemistry, and you want to go into a good college in the field of science, it will certainly lessen your chance, although usually not by much. If you go into an interview you could explain to the interviewer what’s happened, and hopefully they will understand.</p>
<p>One C is not going to ruin your life.</p>
<p>I got a C my junior year and ended up getting into a decent amount of top 20 colleges and universities. It wont kill you</p>