<p>I am currently a sophomore at a good public school with an IB program and have gotten no more than 2 b's during a semester ever. I don't really have an Ivy or bust mentality but I would like to go to a relatively good college. I have all A's right now except a C!! in Spanish which is by far my weakest subject and Taking the class was a mistake but it was my only option if i were to go IB. I am class president, on the debate team, in political committee, play baseball,founded film club at my school, in junior ski patrol and on a ski team. I also volunteer here and there around my community (like 15 hours a year). Will this Spanish grade kill me? do i have any chance at all for going to a good college or a "top college"? Also while this is somewhat irrelevant and I think I have basically a 0% chance of getting in even with it, I have a legacy at Princeton. Is that just a Pipe dream at this point?</p>
<p>Oh also my parents say I could transfer to a top private school in i want (they send like 12 kids to ives out of a class of 100) So would that help my acceptance chances at a good college.</p>
<p>And by good college I mean top a top 30 University or liberal arts school</p>
<p>Might as well fill up your McDonalds application now</p>
<p>Just kidding
I can completely understand your worry, because I’m just as paranoid as you are. The truth is, one C is NOT going to kill your application. Adcoms understand no one is perfect. If all the other aspects of your application are strong (ECs, Essays, Recs, leadership, SATs, etc…) the C shouldn’t be too much of a hindrance to you. Just take a deep breath, it’s going to be fine!</p>
<p>First off, do not panic… calm down. One “C” is not going to hinder your chances. My friend was literally in the same type of situation as you. He had a miserable experience with Spanish and he wrote about it in his essay. He was accepted to Cornell, deferred Yale & Princeton, accepted Haverford. You’ll be okay Steptt</p>
<p>I don’t want to sound demanding or rude but could anyone give me any insight on switching to a private high school.
And How unrealistic Princeton is (it is my “dream school” emphasis on it being a dream)</p>
<p>(I know I am only a sophomore and this question is pushing it)</p>
<p>Load up on some more ECs if you can. You still definitely have a shot at Princeton! If you can, especially with languages, I would try for immersion. I hit a few B’s sophomore year in French, but after watching movies, reading books (notating for vocab), and starting up a French Cinema club, I got A’s all throughout French 4 Honors (and now AP French as well). No need to worry just yet! Plenty of time for you to improve. Best of luck!</p>
<p>Also enjoy high school and don’t stress about colleges too early. My advice would be to not look at this site again, at least until you’re a senior. </p>
<p>You’re looking good, but you have to understand that the Ivy’s are a crapshoot and anyone could get denied.</p>