Can Retaking Physics Hurt My University Admission Chances?

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In summary, the individual is retaking physics for the second time and is unsure about their academic future. They recently received a high midterm mark and are planning on taking other high school courses to improve their academic record. They are concerned about how retaking physics may affect their chances of getting into a good university, but it is possible for them to still be accepted if they demonstrate their dedication and improvement in other courses.
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Well here's a little background of my situation. I am turning 20 soon and retaking physics for the second time, the first time I took it I got a 62%, in all honesty all my grade 12 marks were quite bad, only getting about a 70% average. After I graduated I was still really undecided of what I wanted to become, even today I am still unsure, but I have a slight idea that maybe some sort of engineering field would be something I would really enjoy. For 2 years I have been working nights, and just really wasting time, but recently I decided it was time to get myself together and try and get into a university.

Now not long ago I received my physics midterm mark and it is so far a 92%, I am also looking to take up other high school courses that I never took before like chemistry, biology, functions, and calculus. My teachers before said I'm not a stupid guy, its just I never really put in an effort to do really well. I hope that's changed now and I just want to know if retaking physics hurt my chances of getting into a really good university like University of Toronto, or something along those lines in engineering. And that if i do really well in those other courses I haven't ever took, would they be able to overlook the fact that I had to retake physics and see that I have changed from being a slacker?
 
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</code>It is very possible that you can get into a good university like the University of Toronto with your current academic record. However, it is important to note that universities consider other factors such as letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and overall academic performance when making their admissions decisions. Therefore, it is important to demonstrate that you have taken steps to become a more successful student and have maintained a strong academic record, even if you had to retake physics. Doing well in other courses that you have never taken before, such as chemistry, biology, functions, and calculus, can help demonstrate your dedication and capabilities as a student. Ultimately, it will be up to the discretion of the admissions committee, so make sure to put your best foot forward and highlight any successes you have had since retaking physics. Good luck!
 

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