Balancing College Life: Should I Re-take Calc 2?

[haxtor21]

HS student taking calc 2 at community college. Currently I will have 2 exams left, and by the way things are going I will probably have a B. My mother has this sick obsessions that I must have a 4.0 GPA in order to get a future scholarship and acceptance at university. She made me re-take composition since i got a B+ in it.

Would it be wise to re-take calc 2 next semester, along with calc 3 and physics I ? this would go along with a part time job.

 

[eumyang]

It always makes me sad to hear about these types of parents. My parents would hit me with a stick if I got a C on my report card.

OP: are you sure it is mathematically impossible to get an A in Calc 2? If it is still possible, then I would work my tail off the rest of this semester. If you do retake Calc 2, consider that that extra class may result you in getting NO A's next semester, because of the extra load. Then what will you do?

 

[hadsed]

No, it's stupid. If you have good reason to believe that you'll get a scholarship to at least some university then she shouldn't be on your back about it. If you've presented a good argument and proof etc. and she keeps whining about it, tell her to go to hell. Well, maybe. You'll have to weigh your options with the normal behavior of your parents and see if the benefits are worth the 'risks'.

 

[Chunkysalsa]

That a bit extreme and unnecessary. Especially with that B+, in the long run that B+ will not hurt your GPA but that much. At least not to the point where if you gotten an A you would have gotten X scholarship at X University.


Plus, since you have two exams left I'm sure there is a good possibility that you can push yourself to that A. Physics I is going to be pretty time extensive and calc 3 is going to be similar to calc 2 in terms of work load. If you think you can handle all that and still make all As then have fun. IMO that kinda workload isn't worth the difference from B to A

My family can be a bit like that too, but I stopped taking orders regarding my academic life a long time ago. It always makes me sad to see students taking majors because their parents made them take it. Then again I don't have that problem so I can't really see it from their perspective.

 

[rezeew]

I understand the importance of academic success and the pressure to maintain a high GPA. However, it is important to also consider the impact of re-taking a course on your overall college experience and future goals.

First, it is important to assess why you received a B in calc 2. Was it due to a lack of effort or understanding of the material, or was it a particularly challenging class? If it was the former, then re-taking the course may be beneficial in improving your understanding and potentially raising your grade. However, if it was the latter, it may not be necessary to re-take the course as you already have a passing grade and may benefit more from focusing on other courses.

Additionally, taking on a part-time job while also re-taking calc 2, calc 3, and physics I may be overwhelming and could potentially impact your performance in all of your courses. It is important to prioritize your workload and consider the potential consequences of taking on too much at once.

Furthermore, it is important to consider the long-term effects of re-taking a course. Will it delay your graduation or impact your ability to take other courses in the future? Will it be worth the extra time and effort in the long run?

Ultimately, the decision to re-take calc 2 should be based on a careful evaluation of your individual situation and priorities. It may be helpful to speak with your academic advisor to discuss your options and determine the best course of action for your academic and personal goals.