Do i have a good chance into getting to a University?

Question

im a junior right now, taking intergrated math 2(review of algebra skills and geometery), because i got a D last year 2nd semester at geometery its my only weak subject.. however the course is not A-G, i was wondering if retaking geometery would be better for me instead and get a better grade.?

and here is my "transcript" so far:

im aiming for UCR, or Cal States. not really aiming for those ivy leaugues.

Frosh: courses

English 9- A

Algebra 1- B

Enviorment Science-A

Computer skills-A

PE-A

Digital art- A

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2nd semester

English- B

Health- B

Art- A

Pe- A

enviorm science- C

Algebra- B

Soph:

Acting- A

Biology- B

English 10- B

World History- A

Geometery- C

Dance- A

2nd semester:

Acting- B

Biology- A

English- B

World History- B

Geography-A

Geometery- D-

as a junior im taking

AP US History

AP Language and Compostion

Photography

Spanish 2

Intergrated Math

Chemistry

do you think i have a good chance to get into a Cal State/ UC?

or can you tell me how can i make any improvements i wont get offended? thanks!

Answer 1

CSUs should be fine. The CalPolys depend on majors, which may or may not be competitive. UCs vary, maybe Davis, Riverside, Irvine, Merced, etc. UCSD, LA, SB, and Berkeley are out. SDSU if it has what you're looking for.

Work hard. That's all there is to say. Study for the SAT/ACT, and try to make up that D- in Geom.  

Answer 2

hmm, i'm not sure if you can get into any UC schools, but you might have a chance at a CSU school. Colleges start looking at your report cards in sophmore year, and end by junior year. Looking at your, the only bad thing is that Geometry grade. And perhaps the large amount of B's. I believe a D would hurt you, a lot. When did you take spanish? I know that it is required for you to tak 2 years of foreign language, but you should take it for a longer time period. Since you're taking some AP classes, they might help you. Try your hardest to maintan a B+ average, and you're chances will improve dramatically.

Hmm, do good on you SAT!

Geometry IS pretty hard, I took it freshman year (while everyone else I knew took Alg. 2/Trig honors), and I practically died. I got a C first semester, and a B during second semester. I had atleast a 3.8, and that just totally brought down my GPA. You see straight A's and baam! A grade of C! Same with second semester.