<p>I recieved an F during the first semester of my senior year. However, this will be my 4th year for math. I am already done with the requirement but just taking an extra step. Unfortunately, this is my first F in 4 years! I passed all the math courses that I have taken in previous years. My overall Weighted GPA is a 3.5.
I am aware that UC's don't accept any D's or F's but hoping there are some exceptions. UC Riverside is easy to get in...so I was wondering if they'll recind my acceptance letter even if I have one F? What do you think?</p>
<p>What math class?</p>
<p>Are you still enrolled in the math class and how are you doing this semester?</p>
<p>It looks bad… contact UC Riverside.</p>
<p>It should be fine. The earlier you notify them the better you’ll be off.</p>
<p>The math class that I received an F is Pre-Calculus. No, I am not enrolled in the same class right now. I transferred out in the beginning of second semester. I am now in Finite Math. Phew.</p>
<p>the policy is you have to notify UC’s if you get a D or F</p>
<p>Oof. That honestly might not look too good for you. I think anything below a C will have any University extremely concerned with your academic consistency. I would think of something to explain to them, but if you’re looking for honesty, I think that your chances are a little dim at this point. I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you!</p>
<p>Well, I don’t have a good reason for getting an F…so I don’t think I should write to them and explain why.</p>
<p>I would try to get as good a grade in finite math as possible, and definitely a GPA for senior year of 3.0 or above.</p>
<p>Don’t worry so much about it, explain well.</p>
<p>I got a friend who got an F in physics, still got into UCR</p>
<p>Oh that’s good news I guess…
do I need to write to UCR explaining why I got an F?
I don’t have any reasonable explanations. The class was just too hard for me. Math is my least strongest subject.</p>
<p>you are required to notify them of the grade. Your reasonable explanation should be something along the lines of you were trying to challenge yourself by taking a math class in excess of the requirements, and what you’ve learned from the experience so you’ll do better in the future. What you’ve learned hopefully isn’t just to avoid math classes, its about studying, asking for help, etc.</p>
<p>I suggest making an appointment with your college counselor pronto to go over this letter. Schools like UCR are not the most selective of UCs; the adcoms will be looking for reasons to keep you instead of screen you out. You have to help them out by giving a few plausible reasons.</p>