<p>I just graduated and this second semester I failed 2 language classes and got c's in my other classes. The reason for this is that I switched schools for second semester because the public school I was going to was unsafe (The public school has been on the news 3 times since I left because of violence). The new school I switched to was a cyber school, and the curriculum was different and they expected me to know things that I didn't know. The transition was incredibly difficult for me. Do you think that the college I got accepted to will rescind my admission because I did so horribly?</p>
<p>Assuming what you are saying is that you still graduated high school, it is highly unlikely that they will rescind your admission. Certainly they would not do it without talking to you first, and I think your explanation is reasonable. Coming in halfway through when they are teaching different material is pretty difficult, especially with all the other stress of moving plus knowing that it is the last half of senior year. I imagine nothing will happen, but be prepared to calmly explain it if it does. It might help to have letters from teachers/administrators and/or politicians that support what you say ready to go just in case Tulane does ask what happened. But for all Tulane knows, there could have been some huge traumatic event such as family deaths or bankruptcy/divorce that would have created intolerable situations. So they would never do something unilaterally, they would first investigate by asking you.</p>
<p>Well it’s different for one to say they got two D’s and was sketchy about the situation. Though an F means you did not complete the requirements. So, if you have already completed the language requirements for Tulane then your chances of getting rescind lowers. If you have not completed the requirements chances of getting rescind increase, and chances of if not rescinding you that you will be placed on some sort of probation also increase. Either way before a school makes a big descision to rescind it almost always investigated. If you are on the fence of being rescind you should probably come up with some sort of truth or story to use.</p>
<p>An F doesn’t mean he didn’t complete the requirements for his high school. He may have already had more credits than he needed to graduate so even with failing he completed the requirements. As far as Tulane goes, technically there are no absolute requirements beyond graduation, as they say they recommend certain minimums ([Tulane</a> Admission: Application Requirements](<a href=“http://admission.tulane.edu/apply/requirements.php]Tulane”>http://admission.tulane.edu/apply/requirements.php)) Oviously graduating from most high schools usually means so many years of English, math etc. that meets Tulane’s recommendations. For foreign languages, Tulane likes 2 years at least, and prefers three. But it isn’t an absolute. In any case, since he was a senior he likely has enough to qualify even taking out the 2nd semester failure.</p>
<p>Yeah which is why if OP was completing their 2nd year of a language they did not meet their preference, but if preference was already met the school may not take failing the language drastically.</p>
<p>It may be more comfortable to ask here, but all you receive will be in conjecture at best. No one knows your specific situation but you, your previous GC, your advisor at your virtual high school, and Tulane admissions.
Get your final transcript information as soon as possible and make the call to Tulane. Don’t wait to hear from them. If they want you to repeat a class, you may have time to do so over the summer. If you wait for them to ‘catch’ this, your options are greatly diminished. You are much better off being proactive.
Best of luck.</p>
<p>Thank you very much for all the feedback everyone. The 2 language classes were actually my 4th and 5th languages. I was thinking that because I had a’s in every other language class I took that they would think I got lazy or rebellious or something. I called my admissions counselor today, and I am expecting a call on Monday.</p>
<p>Good call TUkid2! I’m sure you feel better having made the call and will feel relieved to have it resolved. If it wasn’t required for graduation, and it does not appear to have been required for admissions, you ‘may’ find some grace here. Advocating for yourself is something to be respected and the admissions office will recognize that.</p>
<p>Actually I would be curious exactly how the admissions offer is worded. I am sure there is language in there about having to complete high school and satisfactorily complete other courses that Tulane does in fact “require”, and of course not to commit any felonies and the like, but in essence you and Tulane have a contract. Unless you have somehow violated this contract, and I am not sure that failing non-required courses is such a violation, I wonder if they can rescind your admission. After all, you have already told other schools “no” based on your offer from Tulane.</p>
<p>If you can find the material they sent you when they admitted you, it would be most interesting if you could post what they say they expected in order for the admissions decision to stand.</p>
<p>I was not able to locate the admissions offer, but I’m pretty sure that it said I had to finish the year in good academic standing. I got my official report card a few days ago, and it was even worse than I thought. I failed 2 classes for the semester, 1 D, and 2 C’s. I’m so nervous about it. I do have a pretty good reason though. Not only did I have to switch schools because of safety issues, my mother has been unemployed all year and my father ,who agreed to pay bills and things, Emailed on Christmas morning to tell me that I was causing him stress and that he was no longer giving me anything at all. On top of all this, I got really sick at the beginning of the year and missed a lot of school, but was unable to go to the doctor because I didn’t have insurance and couldn’t get to a free clinic because my mom cannot afford a car. This year has been a huge struggle for me. Do you think that they will still rescind my admission? Will I lose my scholarship??</p>
<p>I think a month is reasonable to communicate with an admissions officer. Perhaps you should try again. I would agree that your final grades are cause for concern. When speaking with admissions I would begin with taking responsibility, hear what they have to say. Then explain you do believe there were special circumstances and ask if you can explain. Be concise, without a great deal of ‘woe is me’. Admissions have heard every sob-story in the book. By no means am I saying you did not have a difficult year, that is not for me to judge. I am simply stating there is a way to approach admissions that may be in your favor. That starts with taking responsibility. You also need to be able to tell them what has changed in your life that you feel you are in a better position to succeed now.
Best of luck.</p>
<p>I got a letter asking for an explanation and when I called they were very nice and polite, and they told me not to worry because they rarely rescind admissions, they just want to make sure that I am aware that those grades are unacceptable at Tulane. Hopefully everything will be fine. Thanks for all the great advice everyone. I am very appreciative and grateful that you took the time to help me.</p>
<p>That’s pretty much what I thought. In fact if it had been only one course you likely would not have even gotten a letter, but with the actual result I am not too surprised. I am glad it went well for you.</p>
<p>The thing I actually wanted to take the time to say is that once you are down there, try as hard as you can to stay focused and not let the outside drama affect you too much. Way easier said than done, but as the cliche goes, no sense worrying about things you have no control over, no choices. What you do have control over is your performance in the classroom, so focus on that and having some fun. Best of luck.</p>
<p>Thanks goodness you are going to a private university, because many state flagships would have rescinded you admission for a final semester of 2F’s 1D and 2 C’s.</p>
<p>So glad to hear you were met with understanding. They just wanted to hear from you and make sure you had a plan for success. That being said, you do need to have a plan for success. It will not happen magically. It will not happen by sheer will. Contact admissions or look on the website to see what is in place for freshman support. Are there mentor or peer advisors available? Is there a study or tutoring center? Find out beforehand and simply plan to incorporate these things into your year. I’m not familiar with Tulanes program. Some are very organized and geared towards freshman. Some you have to seek out help, but it is there. GATech has a success model that is amazing that I wish more schools would incorporate. Tutoring Sun-Thurs nights in your dorm. If you don’t want to leave your room call them with them problem and page #. They will literally work it step by step on a white board and send it to your computer! Sadly they do nothing in OOS merit aid… I digress
Help is out there. Organized or not, it’s there. Make sure you make it a part of your schedule and find out everything that’s available before the semester gets underway.
Best of luck to you!! :)</p>
