<p>I was held back in 7th grade (failed state test). My original graduation date was 2013, but now is 2014. I currently have a 3.93 GPA (Mostly Honors and AP, Some CP), class rank of 9/850 and am planning ON getting a 1700-1800 on the SAT. Do colleges care if I didn't do so well in middle school and failed a grade?</p>
<p>No, not necessarily. In fact, you’ve got material to write an essay on for your common app. Just try to raise that SAT score. They NEVER check middle school grades, chill.</p>
<p>Grades from 7th grade are not on your HS transcript. Even being a year older, does not mean you were held back. Some parents wait an extra year to send their child to school, if their child’s birthday is close to the kindergarten cut off date or if they are just not ready for school. Relax about that issue and just continue to do your best in HS.</p>