<p>As the semester (or at least my semester) draws to a close, I fear that I might end up with 2 B's on my transcript. Will this kill any hopes of getting into a top university? </p>
<p>In the greater scheme of things, the two B's actually don't have much of a negative impact on my cumulative UW GPA (brings it down by about .02) and actually raises my UW GPA (W/ 2 B's, it's actually a 4.6 which is higher than my cumulative UW, 4.3), but from what I understand, the fact that I actually did not perform optimally in two classes in my most crucial year really detracts from my overall application.</p>
<p>How will it look if those two B's became A's by second semester? I believe that this is something that I can actually manage.</p>
<p>Also, should I consider sending a supplemental letter explaining my poor grades to adcoms when I apply, while doing poorly is un-excusable, I feel like I at least need to explain myself. Would this be wise?</p>
<p>Thank you in advance for your feedback.</p>
<p>Dude, chill out. It is only 2 B’s. You dont need to explain anything. Just bring your grade up to an A.</p>
<p>That’s the problem, I’m pretty sure I’m stuck with the B’s for this semester.</p>
<p>Is it happen to be a very tough teacher, and give very few As?</p>
<p>What if you got an F in an AP class for one nine weeks but your overall semester grade is a C? And your overall GPA is UW 3.7 W 3.9? I know I messed up but I know next semester if all goes well my GPA will move to a 4.7 W and 3.9 UW</p>
<p>One of them is to a hard class (AP Econ)
the other one is in precalculus, I’ve never really been good at math, and this year I got a teacher widely regarded as one of the worst in my school.</p>
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<p>As funny as that is, I’d still like to know how this semester’s grades are going to impact my chances.</p>
<p>I am a junior getting two Bs too. VERY upset. I’m trying for selective colleges, and I messed up.
But life goes on. Mine are in AP classes, so I’ll just prepare well for the AP exams. And don’t waste a valuable essay on grades. It’s worthless and might even hurt.</p>
<p>And getting As second quarter WILL help. It shows that you don’t give up. Don’t worry.
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<p>I have two 72’s (two D’s) and one C on my transcript. Life goes on! The D’s were from freshman year, but the C was from junior year.</p>
<p>2 Bs is not going to affect you. Especially if you bring up your grades next semester, though I don’t think it matters if you’re at a competitive school. I never got all A’s (always at least one B+) and I got into Georgetown, so imperfect grades do not destroy your chances.</p>
<p>I would like to have @ least two B’s on my transcript. I got a C in AB Physics my freshman year. My first. I was so shaken by this I didn’t know what to do. But I learned that one or two grades won’t destroy you, it helps you seek improvement. Sure, colleges like to see ECs and AP’s etc, they also like to see improvement. :)</p>
<p>Well my problem is non-existent 
My 51 moved to a 63 and my semester grade averages out to a 75 looks like I won’t be kicked out of NHS after all and my GPA is saved.</p>