Replacing an F at the JC with an A, will UCLA average or replace?

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<p>I took an F in Economic because even though I got A’s on the tests, I never showed up to class and didn’t turn in the homework so that led me to just take an F so I can replace it. I’m going to be applying to UCLA in the fall under Business Economics/Communications. As long as I get A’s the rest of the way, I will be ending up with a 3.82, but if they average out the econ grade, I’ll end up with a 3.71. I’ve heard UCLA will take the replaced grade, but I’ve also heard they average out the grades. I thought private universities and colleges averaged.</p>

<p>Help a brother out here. Thanks.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure UCs take the A, I dont think they average it. Both grades will appear on transcript but only the A will play into your GPA (if you’re taking the same class over).</p>

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<p>they totally replace it to A. btw, you are applying for two majors (BizEcon and Comm)? I don’t think you are allowed to apply as double-major…</p>

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<p>^^ ***… if that’s the case then wouldn’t it be better to take an F and retake for an A over a B!? That doesn’t make sense. On high school transcripts you would have the replaced grade with the denotation “R” next to the grade, indicating that the class was repeated. At a school as competitive as UCLA for admissions, it would seriously surprise me if a F–>A was simply seen as an A</p>

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<p>my bad for misphrasing it. the transcript will show both F and A. However, only the A will count toward the GPA and they will totally ignore the F he received when calculating the GPA. However, because the UCLA adcom will still see the F in your transcript, they won’t see it as a good thing.</p>

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<p>but they will like how you retook it and got an A.</p>

<p>so one F won’t keep you out of UCLA, unless you have hella other academic flaws (more W’s, etc)</p>

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<p>True. But if you are getting a C, I recommend you to try your best in the Final and try to get at least a B. I’ve seen people (who’s getting a C) who just decide to not show up for the Final, get D/F, and retake the course and get an A. Personally, I think taking the course once and getting a B is better than doing a terrible job (whether on purpose or not) on the first try and getting a “fake A” on the second try.</p>