1st Semester Grade = Reject?

<p>I've been accepted ED to UPenn. But my 1st semester grade sucks right now. I'll probably have a C, maybe 2. And the rest all Bs.<br>
Will this rescind my acceptnce? Will this lead to a reject? What's the limit we have to maintain?</p>

<p>bumpbumpbump....</p>

<p>This is not good at all, its horrible to work so hard and screw it up now. I would be worried, but there is still hope, push yourself and maintain contact with the admissions office. Good luck :)</p>

<p>lol chillout..theyre not gonna rescind your admission because of one c</p>

<p>Are you sure? I had straight As all throughout high school, and now my senior year semester is all Bs and couple Cs........and Penn is an ivy.<br>
Please reassure me!! T_T</p>

<p>Unless you get a D or straight C's, you should be okay... What course is this C in?</p>

<p>AP Lit... and maybe AP Art History.
even straight Bs is ok with couple Cs? </p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

<p>Straight B's are probably okay. A lot of C's may be an issue. I think 1 C is okay though... 2 C's are probably okay, since they're in your AP classes. I've only seen people with D's-F's (or straight C-'s) get their admission rescinded.</p>

<p>You're screwed. Think about how many people who did NOT get in, that right now are maintaining their 4.0s. I bet they appear to want your seat more than you do.</p>

<p>Good luck.</p>

<p>.... are you serious, newest newb?</p>

<p>Well, what answer makes more sense?</p>

<p>Get bad grades >> Still go to a top university</p>

<p>OR</p>

<p>Get bad grades >> Not go to a top university.</p>

<p>I'm pretty sure all logic points to one of these answers.</p>

<p>that logic is so screwed up.</p>

<p>You're basically saying that they base admissions off of the first semester of your senior year.</p>

<p>my gift to myself after acceptances roll around is to allow myself to not care about getting Bs</p>

<p>dare to dream :)</p>

<p>Open question -- is it typical for colleges to invite explanations of poor 7th semester grades in rescinding admission? Of course if the student has a very good excuse (e.g. error in the grading system) I'm sure it would be taken seriously, but I'm wondering about the more gray-area issues. I've taken on a lot of new responsibilities (built a website for school newspaper, became an admin on a high-profile academic website, participating in class action suit, etc.), and my grades have taken a hit. If my admission (to a very competitive school) is rescinded, would I have a reasonable chance at convincing them to reverse it given those circumstances? Of course it depends on a great many factors, but any general input would be welcome. =]</p>

<p>above a 3.25 man...above a 3.25.</p>