Meeting Computer Science Department Requirements: GPA and Retaking Courses

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The discussion centers on the challenges faced by a student pursuing a computer science degree, specifically the GPA requirements for entering the engineering department. The student currently holds B grades in most subjects but is retaking Physics 1, where a recent test score of 70 has raised concerns about achieving an A for the semester. To meet the GPA criteria, the student must secure A grades on the upcoming tests and final exam. There is anxiety about the potential need to retake courses or switch majors if the required grades are not met. The student expresses a strong interest in computer science and programming, emphasizing a desire to remain in that field. The advice given focuses on the importance of studying harder and more efficiently to improve performance in the challenging course.
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I'm currently pursuing a degree in computer science...

my requirements to enter into the department are a 3.0 GPA average in Calc 1 and 2, Eng 1 and 2, and Physics 1 and 2.

I currently have B's in everything except calc 2 and physics 1...but i am currently retaking physics 1 at the moment. This means that i have to get an A in physics 1 this semester, to enter into the department of engineering and start my computer science classes.

Here's the issue...I got a 100 on my first Physics test...i took the next test today and got a 70 on it, which makes me worried i won't pass it with an A...I figured out the math and basically i have to get an A on the next test and an A on the final exam in order to achieve the correct GPA requirements...

There isn't much i can do except try my best at this point, but I'm concerned that if i don't get the grade i need in physics i will have to either spend a whole other semester retaking calc 2 or some other class and get either an a or b in it or switch my major, or go to another university with lower requirements (not likely).

I really want to do computer science and have found i really enjoy programming, and I honestly don't see myself being interested in any other area of engineering...

Any advice?
 
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