AP Stats Woes

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>So for starters: GRRRRR!</p>

<p>Secondly, I will be getting a C in AP Stats for my first semester of senior year. I am an RD applicant but I have all A's and only two B's (in Math, surprise surprise) in my transcript and i have various qualities/hooks Columbia might be interested in. I'm not going to waste your time on the circumstances or go on a rant about my teacher, but I do have a family issue that relates to that grade. Will explaining this and having an Assistant Principal who knows what type of student I am help explain this situation help or hurt? Most importantly, will having a C in a subject I have no interest in extensively pursuing beyond high school put my application in the trash bin?</p>

<p>Any help or advice would be appreciated!</p>

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<p>hmmm, I don't think most Ivies look at students with C's unless they are VERY superior in some other aspect.</p>

<p>But that's what I think.</p>

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<p>Just sounds like you're not that good at math. I'm not sure what sort of issue you have, but unless it's really compelling, you'll hurt your application if you attempt to whine and make excuses. Furthermore, if your other grades are good this semester, you had better have a logical reason why whatever your issue is somehow impacted only your stats grade and not your other classes; otherwise, it doesn't make sense.</p>

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<p>A C? I don't know. I heard community college is enrolling.</p>

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<p>^ Funny! Not...</p>

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<p>I seem to remember you were a journalist with lots of outstanding EC accomplishments and generally good grades besides.</p>

<p>I don't recall what quality of high school you go to - that will make a difference.</p>

<p>My inclination is the same as C02's - don't go making excuses. It's not severe enough to be worth the trouble. I was admitted with a full-year B- in biology and C+ in sophomore french.</p>

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<p>^ Yeah, I think too much explaining will be too much. That also gives me hope, Denzera! </p>

<p>Thanks for the advice everyone; I aprreciate it very much.</p>

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<p>Why fret about Columbia when you've got Stanford. I'd be more worried about Stanford rescinding or getting ticked off than not getting into... Columbia...</p>

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<p>"B- in biology and C+ in sophomore french."</p>

<p>Damn, really? I had no idea</p>

<p>Don't worry Olive, I had a very consistent C in my transcript for one class and got in.</p>

<p>And no, you're not at risk of having Stanford rescinding. BTW, if you got into CU, would you accept? Just curious.</p>

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<p>I'd have to visit. But New York City keeps pulling me towards CU at times.</p>

<p>Thanks for the advice guys!</p>

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"B- in biology and C+ in sophomore french."</p>

<p>Damn, really? I had no idea

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I keep on telling people I had a 3.3 unweighted in high school. I don't wear it as some sort of badge of pride, but it didn't come from nothing.</p>

<p>It mostly came from an unwillingness to do rote memorization. The more challenging the class, the better I did. I mean, look at those two classes listed there. Page after page of memorization, both of 'em. Far worse than Chemistry.</p>

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<p>^^Bleh, fair enough.</p>

<p>Thats why I'm a consultant, biology killed me :D</p>