<p>I just found out today that I'll be getting a C- in spanish and a D+ in chemisty on my final transcript. Any chance my Hopkins admission will be revoked? How should I write a letter explaning this situation...Any insights will be appreciated.</p>
<p>Has anyone ever been rescinded for getting D's in their final transcript? I'm so worried now. Thanks..</p>
<p>PS: I'm an athletic recruit..</p>
<p>b u m p... please, anyone?</p>
<p>C- and D+ seem borderline to what AdmissionsDaniel has said in the past, both on this board and the Hopkins board. There are people out there who likely have multiple D's (and perhaps F's), rather than just one, so you're not in the worst spot. It's all subjective though, and dependant on the standards in which you were accepted.</p>
<p>Send them a letter explaining the siutation if you have the time; it can't hurt. Otherwise, relax. There is nothing you can do to change those grades, and I'm sure the adcom will be understanding.</p>
<p>thanks Jimp, that really makes me feel so much better! :) </p>
<p>In the case that I don't get my admission rescinded, is there any likelihood that I'll be placed in the Academic Probation? What are the consequences ie. noted on transcript? Limit # of classes i can take?</p>
<p>Just as there is no formula for entry to JHU, I am not aware of any formula for revoking acceptance. Thus, you won't know until JHU decides one way or the other. </p>
<p>I would suggest you do as follows:
First, verify that there is no way in the world that you cannot get those grades raised. Talk to your teachers and ask if you can do any additional work, etc.</p>
<p>Second, if there is no way to get the grades raised, I would suggest you consider summer school and re-take the courses. Why would I suggest this? If JHU sees that you recognize a problem and are trying to fit it, JHU may be more impressed than if you just did nothing. If JHU revokes your admittance, you will be in better shape when approaching other schools. </p>
<p>Third, if summer school is not an option, how about local community college? Does your local community college have a similar course?</p>
<p>Fourth, be honest in dealing with JHU. It is not like this is the first time JHU has seen your situation. If you lie about what happened, I suspect they will figure it out.</p>
<p>Fifth, don't apologize or beg for foregiveness. If you made mistakes (e.g. slacking off) admit it, express regret, and state your reasons why you believe you will do well at JHU.</p>
<p>Sixth, have you talked to your coach yet? Sure your coach will be mad, but your coach may have some insight. I doubt your coach will have any pull at this point, but coach's wisdom could be invaluable (after the coach stops yelling of course).</p>
<p>Seventh, you can worry yourself to death over this but it won't change anything. Do the best you can to fix whatever you have within your control and whatever happens happens. You have talents, skills, etc. and you will have a good life even if JHU revokes your admittance.</p>
<p>Eh...</p>
<p>I would say something about JHURocks' comment, but there's just too much to respond to.</p>
<p>I'll reiterate my previous point: relax. Call the admissions office, ask them if you need to be taking serious precautions. Likely they will tell you to wait to see if you hear from the adcom.</p>
<p>Do you think letting the coach is a good idea? I just don't want to be a burden for him or anything because im already grateful that he helped me getting into JHU.</p>
<p>haha dont worry i have a D or w/e now in like AP Phys but whatev. see you next year at hopkins</p>
<p>efx2k3, are u gonna write a letter explaining ur grade?? how come u're not worried at all?? im worrying myself to death right now... haha</p>
<p>Hopkins2010 - I posted a response to your question on the Class of 2010 Message Board this morning...here is a summary:</p>
<p>"Admission to Johns Hopkins University for all enrolling students is contingent on the successful completion of high school and a review of the final transcript. There is no set rules to final transcript review and each and every situation is taken on a case-by-case basis. Last year a handful of students had their admission revoked for poor grades, disciplinary actions, and providing false information in their application. </p>
<p>As far as what constitutes poor grades, we are evaluating for a serious downgrade in performance. Typically this is seen in a number of C and D grades, as well as failures. Having "senioritis" a bit, struggling with senior year rigor, getting a few Bs is understandable -- it is when there are a number of seriously poor grades will a thorough evaluation take place.</p>
<p>The Admissions Committee later this summer will review final transcripts for all enrolling students. If a concern is raised, the student will be contacted and given the opportunity to discuss with the Director of Admissions the circumstance of their academic decline. The Director will then make the final decision as to whether the admission is rescinded or the student be placed on some form of academic probation. In such cases of probation, the student is required to maintain a solid GPA first year and regularly meet with advising. If those conditions are not met during the first year, admission may then be rescinded.</p>
<p>At this time, we recommend you do the following:</p>
<p>(1) Submit a letter of explanation along with your official final transcript. Be honest! Submit this letter to the Admissions Office.</p>
<p>(2) Request that your guidance counselor write a letter of update explaining the down turn in grades.</p>
<p>(3) Wait. The Admissions Committee will not begin looking at final transcripts until the middle of July, and will not be able to provide you any information on your individual case until the end of July at the earliest. "</p>
<p>Just wanted to follow-up with some added remarks about what JHURocks posted earlier...</p>
<p>"Just as there is no formula for entry to JHU, I am not aware of any formula for revoking acceptance. Thus, you won't know until JHU decides one way or the other."
---very well stated, and completely accurate. There is no formula when we review final transcripts. Each case is looked at individually.</p>
<p>First point - AGREE - see if there is anything you can do to raise your grades, it can't hurt.</p>
<p>Second & Third points - PARTIALLY AGREE - summer courses can help, but they are not required. You can show your understanding of your academic decline and your commitment to do better in a letter, and a letter from your counselor.</p>
<p>Fourth and Fifth points - ABSOLUTELY AGREE</p>
<p>Sixth point - KIND OF DISAGREE - The coach will have little to do with this.</p>
<p>You should be concerned about your academic downturn and you should pursue measures to explain your final transcript. But then you will have to wait for our decision.</p>
<p>well im closing on a high C now but its AP Physics, possibly one of the hardest classes. most of the times if you work it out with guidance, they can help you.</p>
<p>I am probably wrong about contacting the coach. I was thinking of it from the perspective of the coach. When a coach speaks with admissions about a student, the coach is representing to admissions that the student will be of value to the JHU community. If the student's academic ability comes into question, this may not hurt the coach's reputation with admissions, but surely it cannot help. If I were in the original poster's position, I would at least let the coach know as a courtesy. Whether anyone else should do so depends on the preferences of that person.</p>
<p>I just emailed my coach explaining the situation. I really hope I'll be a part of class '10 since I already booked an airplane ticket for int'l student orientation on Aug 31st :)</p>
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Your coach probably won't be any more pleased with this situation than you are. But I honestly believe that your coach (over the course of your career at JHU) will trust you much more than if he/she found about the problem through other sources.</p>
<p>hey guys. i dont mean to hijack this thread, but i have a question of my own. i have 2 c+'s taht i cannot raise. will i be ok? they are both ap classes, ap calc bc and ap civics. </p>
<p>Also, how would my chances differ if i only had one C+? thanks alot advance guys.</p>
<p>Haxors: I doubt you will have any problem. To me that's not nearly enough to revoke an admission.</p>
<p>Haxors: Let me repeat two statements:</p>
<p>"As far as what constitutes poor grades, we are evaluating for a serious downgrade in performance. Typically this is seen in a number of C and D grades, as well as failures."</p>
<p>AND</p>
<p>"There is no set rules to final transcript review and each and every situation is taken on a case-by-case basis."</p>
<p>Therefore, there is no way to determine at this point what the chances are that your final transcript may be considered by the Admissions Committee as a serious downturn.</p>
<p>haxors, u'll be fine. dont worry :)</p>
<p>are we supposed to send the final transcript by ourselves, or the our school has to send it? thanks</p>