Graphic Design Transfer Question?

Question

I'm currently at a Community College, in my 3rd year. I'm studying graphic design and I've so far completed 46 units and I have a 3.02 GPA.

I actually have 2 questions.
I technically have a 2.910 GPA. Not including my Math 80 course, which is not CSU transferrable, and using Academic Renewal on my Astronomy class, I have a 3.02 GPA. I'm currently taking a Math 115 course which is going at too fast of a pace for me to completely understand. I'm 100% sure I won't get a B in the class to maintain my 3.0 GPA. Should I drop the class and get a W or continue to take the course? If I took the course and got a passing C, I'd get a 2.86 GPA. Would a 3.02 look better on Cal State applications?

I'm planning to apply in November to the Cal States and wanted to know if I even have a chance. I'm done with my GE requirements from following the IGETC plan. I plan to apply to Cal State LA, Fullerton, Long Beach, and if possible, Cal Poly Pomona. Would a 3.02 GPA even be considered for these schools? My counselor said CSULA would probably and maybe UCR. I know what you're thinking, I should've tried harder. I know this, but it's too late to look back. I'm taking my Graphic Design's major requirements this semester and those courses are the ones I know I'm good at.

Also, for portfolios, do these schools require it? If so, when do I send them?

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How can you not call them and find out the latest from the horses mouth. It also can depend on who review your app., funding, how soon you apply and other matter. If your not doing well or if you are, get into a study group and link up with the astronomy club or whatever is available. That can do more than all your efforts alone. People power. Check it out. In three minutes, just before the final, the history club got me my A in history I needed. Some historical point I had totally missed.