I plan to call my college’s admissions office but I could use some reassurance. I was accepted off the waitlist from and (thus committed to) a Top 10 liberal arts college a week ago, but I may end up with 2 C’s this semester, and I am freaking out. To be honest, I was struggling with depression 3rd quarter and early 4th quarter (didn’t seek professional help though, so there’s nothing “official”…), and my grades suffered a bit in my most challenging classes. Since then, I have gotten better and pulled some of my grades up from 3rd quarter (B’s/C’s to A’s), but obviously not all. With that said, I would probably become depressed again if my admission to my top school was rescinded.
First semester grade/second semester grade:
Independent Study - B/B
Advanced English - B/C
AP Physics C - A/C
AP Stats - A/A
AP Econ - A/A
AP Psych - A/A
AP Studio Art - A/A
So, basically I dropped from a B in English first semester to a C second semester, and from an A in physics first semester to a C… Also, I have never gotten a C before, so the first time I get a C I’d be getting 2… :’(
I think the bigger question is what are you going to do about the depression? If it’s severe enough to pull down your grades, then perhaps you should reconsider professional help.
Next year you’ll be away from family and friends. If there’s any sort of health issue-- mental, physical, emotional or anything else-- THIS is the time to get it under control.
@bjkmom, gosh, that’s true…it wasn’t really severe depression, but I digress. I never really sought help because I feared that my parents wouldn’t take my seriously/I was embarrassed/I didn’t know who to turn to. In hindsight, I really do regret not reaching out to someone–maybe I wouldn’t be in this situation if I had. Am I supposed to seek help now even though I’m theoretically “fine”? gahhh. Maybe now that I’m 18 I’ll consult a therapist without my parents knowing…
You know your parents better than I. But I do know that if ever thought that any of my kids was hurting and needed this sort of help, I would move heaven and help to get them the help they needed.
I can understand that, from a parent’s perspective. My parents are loving, but they have been very judgmental when I showed my vulnerable side, and we always clash, so I’m not really eager to approach them for help. That’s not to say I don’t love them or appreciate what they do…but I just don’t know how I would even really bring this topic up. What to do…
OK, then get help on your own. There are mental health hotlines you can find online. There are free resources. Ask someone at school Monday. Get the help you need.
OK, then get help on your own. There are mental health hotlines you can find online. There are free resources. Ask someone at school Monday. Get the help you need.