UC Berkeley but some heavy problems

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The discussion centers on a user's application to transfer to UC Berkeley for a dual major in Electrical Engineering (EE) and Mechanical Engineering (ME). The user has a GPA of 3.62 but faces challenges due to four withdrawals and poor grades (D in Calculus I and F in Calculus II). Despite these setbacks, the user achieved A grades upon retaking the courses. The consensus is that addressing the poor grades in the application is crucial for a successful transfer.

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Hi,
I am going to apply to transfer to UC Berkeley for EE and ME dual major. UC Berkeley is my first choice for BS degree. I have completed my 2-year-community college course and my GPA is 3.62. But, I have some major problems that might be a barrier to getting into this great school. I have 4Ws (withdraw) and a D on Calculus I and a F on Calculus II. That's a pain on neck for me. But, all the rest of math, physics and some major subjects are A. Do you think that I can have a chance to get into this school? Do you have any idea and any experience about it?
 
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Can you explain why you got those poor grades on your application? You'll definitely need to do that or admissions officials will assume the worse.
 
Stephan Hoyer said:
Can you explain why you got those poor grades on your application? You'll definitely need to do that or admissions officials will assume the worse.
At that time, I was depressed with my personal cases. I didn't have time to study. But, I got A on both subjects I got D and F when I took the second time.
 

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