Can I still go to 4 year univeristy directly with a D?

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I’m a senior.
I have applied Early Action to a couple of schools which will notify their decisions on this week.
However, I’m having significant difficulty in AP Biology. Every other class I’m taking has over 90. I have a 72, and a midterm exam might bring me down 70 and If that happens there’s little possibility for me to bring this up to a C as a semester grade. Should I give up and go to a community college prepare for transferring?
It’s unlikely that I drop this class because our school requires to make up all tests and assignments for the class you take after I drop this one. And I feel so bad. I prepared to go to a univeristy for over 4 years and now I need to give it away.
Thanks guys

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I’m having 4 APs overall.

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For most universities, the rule of thumb for their provisional admission is no D’s or F’s. I would do everything you can: extra homework/extra credit, tutor, work the teacher etc… to get the grade up to a C. Much will depend upon what each schools admission policy is and how they will handle the D. Wait for the acceptances, then contact the schools.

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What are your other grades?

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AP US 92
AP Euro 94
Honor Stat 91
AP Lit 89
Religion 93
Computer science 94

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I was admitted to Beloit College yesterday with 18k. Should I inform them ahead of time about the possibility of getting a D?

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My opinion would be no. Inform them about getting a D if you actually get a D, but until that happens just try your best to raise that grade. No sense in bringing their attention to the fact that you aren’t doing well in a subject, as they’re either understanding enough that they’ll work something out even if you get a D, or unforgiving enough that the very suggestion could be trouble.

Perhaps others here can add a different perspective.

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Do not mention the D. And yes you can get into many 4 year schools. Sometimes, you have a hard teacher and sometimes you have a class you just do not like. My son has an A in Physics and Chemistry but has a C in English which he cannot stand. (out out damned spot) :slight_smile: Hang in there, study hard and mums the word.