So I’m a high school senior and I just found out I got deferred from Georgia Tech, my top choice, today. I want to major in computer science (Georgia Tech College of Computing). Here are my stats:
4.07 Weighted GPA (*Earned an A+ in AP Computer Science)
2190 SAT (710 math, 750 critical reading, 730 writing)
740 Math II subject test
Numerous extracurriculars (American Legion Boys State graduate, made an Android app for a local carnival, etc.)
Now Georgia Tech is asking for my mid year grades for senior year. Currently, I’ve had straight A’s in literally every class (averaging an A in AP Calculus BC, AP Physics 2, etc), except for an online AP Economics course, in which I’m currently averaging a D (I’ve had trouble handing in assignments on time, and the online class environment makes this worse). This is literally the only thing I can think of that can adversely impact my chances for admission, but I’m worried that a D will especially stick out since I got straight A’s in every other class.
Do you think this one class will cost me admission to GTech? Is there anything I can do to improve my chances? I’m assuming that the college will find my situation particular bizarre considering my performance in all my other classes are stellar; it’s not like I’ve gotten senioritis or anything. I was wondering if I can send a note through my counselor explaining my situation in the economic class or something. I appreciate the help!