Should I withdraw from Calc 3 to protect my GPA, then retake it in spring?
I’m a first-year student at a CC planning to apply to the UCs this year as a mechanical engineering transfer. My GPA is currently 4.0.
I’m taking Calc 3 now, and I’m worried I may end up with a B. Based on my units, I think that would bring my GPA down to around a 3.85. Since Calc 3 is major preparation for my major, I’m considering withdrawing and retaking it in spring instead.
I’m trying to figure out whether a W followed by retaking Calc 3 in spring would look worse than staying in the class and possibly getting a B.
For people who’ve transferred to a UC, especially in engineering: How much would one B in a major-prep class matter? Would you withdraw and retake it, or stay in the class? Is there anything else I should consider before deciding?