<p>one of the schools I was accepted to just called my counselor and told her that they might revoke my admission due to a low grade I got in my calc class first semester. I dropped the class second semester. I've been taking ap statistics since the beginning of the year, so I still have a math class. I know I made a mistake, my grades this semester are all A's (4.5 gpa).</p>
<p>I know I should probably write a letter to my school explaining my low grade, but I'm unsure as to exactly what to put in it</p>
<p>Has anyone been in a similar situation or does anyone have any advice.</p>
<p>btw another school I was accepted to was fine with my grades, but since I still haven't decided where I want to go I want to fight to keep my acceptance.</p>
<p>Gee… I am thinking they should have had your first semester grades a long time ago. Was this an EA decision (since you have another school it can’t have been ED)? How bad a grade we talking and better question, what would you offer as reason and/or excuse?</p>
<p>Same question as Modadunn, plus another: What sort of college are we talking about? (I understand you may not want to say the college’s name, but is it an elite university, elite liberal-arts college, public university honors college, etc.?)</p>
<p>I think you need to go into full reassurance mode. Did GC tell them about the all A’s? You can also email this admissions officer directly and bring them up to date and ask for a telephone conference with you, parents, GC, principal and . . .math teacher (the more on your team, the better). The admissions officer may not be ready to go that far but you can offer up your whole arsenal of support as ready to speak on your behalf. </p>
<p>If this math is crucial to your major, you might also lay out how you plan to incorporate mastering this topic. If it is not crucial to your major, you can note that (politely) and say that you should not be penalized for trying a new field but you are willing to undertake their suggestions to show your interest and commitment to being a strong student at XYZ college. </p>
<p>Good luck. This is a scary point. They are making sure you are ready to be a serious student for them – and it is up to you to show that is the case. I think you should be able to do so – but take it seriously and be as sincere and as complete as possible to show your dedication.</p>