<p>I am currently a senior, taking 6 AP classes, two of which I am probably going to get Bs in for at least the first quarter (it may be 3 but hopefully not). </p>
<p>I haven't slacked off; these classes are very difficult and the teachers rarely if ever hand out As. </p>
<p>senior year grades don't appear on my high school transcript, but my schedule does. What are the chances that colleges will see these grades? do they generally ask to see senior year grades?? i've only gotten one B through junior year, and the rest are As, so do colleges usually request grades for students who seem to be consistently achieving?</p>
<p>I'm applying to Ivy schools, probably columbia early decision... how much will these grades hurt my chance of getting in??</p>
<p>They usually ask for your first semester senior year grades, so most likely they will see them. If the rest of your application is excellent (high overall GPA, rank, SATs, ECs) then it won’t matter.</p>
<p>thank you for your reply. i am just worried that it will come across like i have senioritis. It is not too late to drop classes (i think i have like another 1-2 weeks before dropping classes will show on my transcript)</p>
<p>would it be worth it to drop maybe AP chem if i know i won’t get an A first/second quarter?</p>
<p>Your counselor will send each college a mid year report before the admission decision can be made and typically only your first semester grades (first and second quarter grades combined into one) are reported and a final report to confirm you haven’t gotten any D or F which could lead you to being rescinded.</p>