URGENT: Got a "C" 1st Semester

Colleges & Universities University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I’m a RD applicant.</p>

<p>During finals (and the review week before), I became sick with bronchitis. As a result, I missed the review days before and ended up with a “C” in a post-AP math class. It’s a high C (a 78), but a C nonetheless. </p>

<p>The class is basically abstract mathematics which deals with things like number theory and set theory, and it’s usually only taken after BC Calculus (although I am taking both this year). My school sends a special letter with the transcript describing to colleges what the class exactly covers and that it’s essentially a college class.</p>

<p>So, my question is…</p>

<p>Should I drop this class for the first semester? I would obviously have to report to Penn that I dropped it (I can still take it second semester). What should I do?</p>

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<p>First of all, calm down. A single bad grade is not going to screw you over forever. </p>

<p>I would retake the class, and try my best to get an A. Improve your study skills. Just because you miss a review doesn’t mean you should fail the final.</p>

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<p>I think it depends on your other application points. One C isn’t going to kill you. It is by no means a gameover point and isn’t usually worth retaking.</p>