<p>S was admitted to big state university with a top 10 B-school. He will not be admitted to the B-school because he earned a C in a sophomore level calculus class during fall semester. The B-school requires strictly B or better for admission. Actually, B-school does not even require this calculus course, Is there any hope? Do we write to the dean of the B-school? Transfer and learn from the College of Hard Knocks? S was student tour guide/ambassador and loves the university.</p>
<p>Would he prefer to stay at the school in a different major (that is not selective or competitive admission) or transfer to another school to major in business?</p>
<p>What is his goal for undergrad? Does he want to go to grad school for business? Can he major in econ instead that is maybe at the college of arts and sciences instead of the b-school? I ask since son’s undergrad degree is in econ and will be getting his MBA.</p>
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<p>Did your son have a goal aside from “getting a degree from the B school,” and can he reach that goal while majoring in something else such as economics?</p>
<p>Thanks for your responses. S is considering majoring in econ, with a minor in accounting if he stays at this school. He is taking his first econ course now, and it is difficult to make a decision that he likes econ enough to make it his major. He prefers to transfer to another school where he can major in business. His goal as undergrad was/is accounting or finance. He doesn’t know yet about grad school. He feels second-rate since he can’t attend the B-school. Transferring is a process and a risk.</p>
<p>Is there no “repeat forgive” option?</p>
<p>If he struggles in math, he should be aware that economics typically requires as much as or more math and statistics than business.</p>
<p>@ucbalumnus: Some economics majors are “soft”. Professors may try to avoid the calculus, even in classes that supposedly use it. Also, I think the idea of the BBA or UG business is over-rated. I would find another major(s) and stay at the university if he actually enjoys it. As for denying admission to a person for getting a C in calculus? Hah! many b-school students I know are horrible at mathematics and were actually required to take it. I think they should cut the student some slack for just trying to learn a decent level math course that isn’t even require, but then again…it’s a professional school.</p>
<p>A Top UG biz degree has real value. One from NE Ark State–not so much. Buyer beware. Econ with biz minor is good alternative. Especially if econ grads can use B-school’s placement center. </p>
<p>I don’t know if this can be salvaged or not. You all may need to investigate.</p>
<p>Everyone reading this needs to take this lesson to heart about all application processes that really scrutinize grades (nursing school, med school, B-school, etc). Protecting the GPA and grades means NOT taking hard classes that aren’t needed.</p>
<p>If you’re talking about Michigan, he can reapply as a college sophomore for consideration into the B-school, correct?</p>
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In another thread you mentioned your son was previously on academic probation, with a GPA below 2.0. How do you know that your son would have been admitted, had he earned a B instead of a C in calculus?</p>
<p>BTW - I also have an MBA from a top ten B-school. I needed calculus to be admitted, but never needed it as an actual student - so I do feel for your son.</p>
<p>Your son should first check with their undergrad program office and see if there is an official appeal process. A letter to the college Dean will probably just be passed on to the Dean/Director of the undergrad program office. If there is no appeal process, then a well written letter from your son (no parent involvement at all) to the undergrad programs Dean/Director is appropriate.</p>
<p>If the appeal is denied, time to move on. If he loves the school, I would stick it out. Econ is a great major for a future career in finance. Often times better, as it can be more quant heavy.</p>
<p>I would be concerned that he would not have access to career services for the business school (IU Kelley?) as an econ major.</p>
<p>To Data10: you found the thread that describes my other son! This is our middle son attending IU.</p>
<p>@ddotjon: There is no repeat/Mulligan option.</p>
<p>@mom2collegekids: That is exactly the lesson S is learning the hard way. Be careful with registering for tough classes that are not required. @Haystack: We will follow up on career services for IU non-Kelley students. Excellent point.</p>
<p>Two of my kids were direct Kelley admits; I remember the info session wherein we were told if you’re not a direct
admit you can apply but will only be accepted if all grades are B or better. Not even a B minus would be accepted. I do know of a couple of kids who tried to appeal this ( each w/1 C grade ) and were turned down. One ended up transferring to another school as he wanted to major in accounting.
Hard lesson to learn - best of luck and thanks for sharing.</p>
<p>@leftrightleft: Thanks for your response. The trend that I’m hearing from posters is to lick your wounds and move on, not to try to appeal. S has completed 1 transfer app and will hear back in April. If that is not possible, S wants to attend IU fall 2014 and apply to several other B-schools before Feb 2015 transfer deadlines for fall 2015 enrollment. He’ll then have 2 years at IU and 2 at a new university at their B-school. </p>
<p>WOW- that is really harsh! </p>