<p>Hey CC, I'm posting because I've been extremely stressed lately about my grade in Calculus AB AP. This is the first AP math I've taken before and I have a 68 at the moment, but our teacher does not give D's, only F's. For the first half of the semester I wasn't too worried, but now come admissions and seeing that my grade hasn't jumped up much I'm really worried. As of now I'm spending roughly three hours per day studying only math because I'm terrified of getting rescinded. The main schools I'm applying to are UCSC and Cal Poly SLO. I have four high As, a B+, and then my 68% in Calc.</p>
<p>I'm really hoping that I'll be able to do well on the upcoming tests and finals to avoid any fears of a rescind, but if worse comes to worst, what should I expect? My average GPA is a 3.5 with an upward trend from freshman year, and my ACT was a 28.</p>
<p>I would really appreciate your thoughts because I'm starting to lose sleep over this. Thank you.</p>
<p>One single grade should not drastically impact your chances enough for colleges to rescind you, but it will be some what of a red flag, and with a combination of other factors might hinder your application. However, if you do get “rescinded” which I doubt will happen, it won’t be solely based on the Calculus grade.</p>
<p>Nonetheless you should try your best to make sure it is not an F. You already know this though, stressing over it won’t help you now or in the future, so just study effectively and hope for the best.</p>
<p>Thanks for the input, Gridvvk. I figure it might be helpful to mention I’ve never failed a class before, which I think might make it less of a problem if I’m not able to break 70%. I know it’s still very serious, but I’m just thinking it might dampen the blow a bit.</p>
<p>I would do anything that you can to make sure that you don’t get an F. There definitely have been people rescinded at various schools for a failing grade.</p>
<p>^Although that is true, it best to not take the if I fail I will not in college attitude in mind when studying for calculus, because it will only lead to more stress. You seem to know the importance of doing well. As long as you remain a positive attitude and are efficient in your study methods I’m sure the grade will bump up. Calculus is a difficult subject to grasp at first, but gets easier as you go on.</p>
<p>I wouldn’t worry about it too much. Most colleges are very understanding about how stressful senior year can be and won’t rescind you for one bad grade. However, a C would look much better than an F.</p>
<p>I would think it would only matter that much if the course were a requirement for admission (e.g., the college requires two years of a language but you fail a semester and therefore did not complete the requirement prior to matriculation, etc.). But I agree with the others, try to at least pull it up to a C-, but don’t do it for the sake of the college - do it as a personal goal. Challenge yourself by setting particular goals (such as getting a B or higher on the next quiz or test), and reward yourself when you achieve them. If your current study methods aren’t working, talk to your teacher or find a tutor to help you find better ways of understanding the material.</p>
<p>I’m not entirely sure if I’ll be able to pull of the C this semester- I’m definitely doing everything in my power but I’m still very worried. What if I get an F this semester but say, a C or B next? What happens then? And, if I get rescinded, will I have the opportunity to make it up at a CC over the summer?</p>
<p>I don’t think the offer would be rescinded for that, like I said, if it is not a set requirement for admission. If you retook the class and did better in it, they will see that and perhaps average the grades when reviewing your transcripts.</p>
<p>I’m wondering, is it a set requirement for admission to UCSC/Cal Poly SLO? I’m pretty sure it is for Cal/UCLA but am not sure for the “lower level” UCs. I can’t seem to find it anywhere, so a link would be helpful if there’s a page lying around.</p>
<p>If this is your first reporting period of the semester, you still have an op to bring the grade up to a respectable passing grade. You still have your second grading period to score high on your homework, tests, and your final to hopefully bring that F up. Your school most likely would want to see how you responded to a negative grade vice rescinding their offer altogether. In this case, if you are truly worried about the rescind possibility, CALL the admission office and ananomously ask the question. I would ask a general question about their rescind policies and nothing specific…(Calc AB AP)!</p>
<p>It could/should be expected the rescinds are mostly done when someone gets in trouble, or they totally bomb their senior year. But unless you outright fail the course you should be ok.</p>
<p>“Although that is true, it best to not take the if I fail I will not in college attitude in mind when studying for calculus, because it will only lead to more stress. You seem to know the importance of doing well. As long as you remain a positive attitude and are efficient in your study methods I’m sure the grade will bump up. Calculus is a difficult subject to grasp at first, but gets easier as you go on.” </p>
<p>I agree Grdvvk,
My D initially had a rough time with AP Calc. She has since come around to have a better grasp and her test scores has steadily improved. It looks as though she will pull a C+ this first reporting period, but shes steadily improving and should have a good final grade.</p>