<p>Looks like I'll be getting a C+ in one my classes, the first time ever. It's a long story as to why, so I'll keep it short. The class average is a C-, it's not an AP class, it's a graduation requirement, the teacher enjoys handing out low scores to give us a taste of "what life is like." It's just this particular teacher, as well.</p>
<p>Will this screw me over for RD?</p>
<p>I got a C in chem 2 ap first quarter (and subsequently still have a C) and I got accepted into a top tier university</p>
<p>we are in the opposite boat, this will be my first semester getting straight As since the 3rd Grade. </p>
<p>Anyway, it depends on whether or not the schools you are applying to want mid-year grade reports, and your GPA. If I may ask, where are you applying?</p>
<p>my unweighted GPA is about a 3.6, our school runs on a block schedule, and my grades will most likely be:</p>
<p>AP Calc: B
AP Physics: B/B-
Philosophy: A+
Band: A-
and then the C+</p>
<p>oh yeah, my SAT is 1470/2100, my SAT IIs are 700 Lit and 710 Bio, and my top choices are:</p>
<p>Tufts
Carleton
Northwestern
U Chicago</p>
<p>oh, nice i have the block schedule as well.</p>
<p>I'd say you have a good chance at Carleton, don't know a thing about Tufts, and I'm thinkin' "ehhh" at NW and UChi.</p>
<p>Actually, FWIW, I think Carleton tends to be pretty similar to UChicago in its admissions...</p>
<p>so you're saying that the C is going to ruin me? what if I managed to bring it up to a B-?</p>
<p>Hmmm... something that could help you out is if a lot of other people from your school apply to the colleges you're interested in with grades in the C-range in that same class.
It will give admissions officers the idea that it is a class which is difficult to get an A in.</p>
<p>well it's not the class that's hard, it's the teacher. All the other classes have an A-/B+ avg.</p>
<p>bump .</p>
<p>Well, it's really depending on what class it is. If it isn't a core one, then it probably does not matter. If it is, I would call or e-mail explaining the circumstances.</p>
<p>why would you call or explain... its only an excuse no valid reason. It will hurt you a little, but not that much. Try to get it to a B though.</p>
<p>it's not a core class. I think I can get it to a B- now.</p>
<p>If it's a class like art or PE and you can get it up to a B-, i would not worry....</p>
<p>No, it won't ruin you for admission. You might need to supplement with some type of explanation though -- the adcom will want to know what's going on. But ultimately, it doesn't torpedo your chances by itself. They are looking at your full body of work. </p>
<p>The only place I think a single C will hurt is in scholarship consideration. So, it might not keep you from getting in, but could cost you some merit money.</p>
<p>YES! thank you all! I am glad this sick sick man will not succeed in his goal of destroying every kid's chance at a decent college.</p>