<p>I'm doing early decision to Duke and was wondering how much of an impact first quarter senior grades have? I've had nearly all As and A-s throughout high school except for a B in calc in my first semester of junior year. However, for my first quarter senior year, so far I already have a B+ and I think I might get 2 more Bs since I typically start the year weaker and then proceed to raise grades over time. My course this year is also much harder as I'm taking 6 AP classes. Will the (possible) Bs affect me very negatively and should I just do regular decision instead? Thanks in advance.</p>
<p>bump… please help :(</p>
<p>Someone correct me if I’m wrong, but I believe that in ED they don’t even see your first quarter grades.</p>
<p>I believe that ED/EA schools do typically ask for first quarter grades. </p>
<p>Duke does require a first quarter grade report if ED’ing. Does anyone know roughly how much these Bs would impact me?</p>
<p>bump?</p>
<p>Multiple Bs may hurt, but it’s a holistic review. Only Dukes admission panel knows for sure.</p>
<p>nvm false alarm thank you guys though :)</p>
<p>hey sorry for reviving this thread, but i’m in a similar boat as you. my school goes off semesters and i was wondering whether first quarter grades were essentially required- i don’t have the best grades, as of the moment; also, how would one send those grades? thru common app?</p>
<p>Your counselor sends your grades. If you’re school doesn’t have have quarter grades or some official equivalent then colleges will request some kind of unofficial report of how you’re doing. </p>
<p>Yep, I had my counselors send them in.</p>
<p>Most highly selective colleges require “interim grade reports” so that even if your school is semester-based, your guidance counselor will ask your teachers to report your grade-to-date. Many high school teachers who have students who have had mostly As in school so far understand the importance of the interim grades and if borderline (e.g., B+/A-) might report the A- for the interim.</p>