Worried about a C grade. What can I do?

Transfer Students UC Transfers
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I got to a CCC and I fear that I will recieve my first C ever in a speech 101 class I’m taking for general Ed. My GPA isn’t the greatest (3.6) but that C will definitely lower it. This semester I’ll probably get a B in a 3 unit Anthropology class, an A in a 3 unit English class, and an A in a 1 unit journalism class. That C is killing me.

I’m planning on being here for two more semesters and I’ll take at least 8 more classes for other prerequisite and if I do well in them my GPA may still be sound, but I can’t stop stressing this C.

I talked to the professor and he refused to give me a lower grade. I’m wondering if I should just bomb the final? But I don’t want to do that because I have a small hope of getting a B. Also, what if it looks worse on my transcript?

I considered petitioning to retake it. What are the chances that they’ll allow it? I suffer from anxiety and depression. I started going to counseling at my college this semester and I was referred to a psychiatrist and now I’m on medication. That class took a huge toll on me and everything I did in that class was a huge step out of my confort zone. It helped with my issues of course, but it wasn’t going to instantly cure all my nervous habits.

I know I should move on from it, we all make mistakes etc., but I can’t stop stressing out about it.

2

Dude. Listen to what I’m about to say very carefully.

BREATHE IN.
BREATHE OUT.
RELAX.

you will be fine.

3

If public speaking is so stressful for you, why would you want to retake it? Do your best and move on.

4

Good for you for going outside your comfort zone to take that class. That takes a ton of courage, good job!

That being said, take the C and move on.

How many units do you have? Will 8 more classes give you the units you need to transfer?

5

What’s your major?

6

I have around 45 units plus some AP classes from high school. So eight classes will probably give me at least 60 units. I will be taking those classes to complete requirements for my AA degree in Journalism and for TAP. I’m an English major.

7

You’re an English major. Relax. One C isn’t the end of the world, and it’s definitely not worth retaking. There’s not really anything you can do to change it, but it shouldn’t be a big deal. Your GPA is fairly good, just try to do better in future classes.