Explain My Situation to College???

Applying to College
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<p>I recently was accepted to a good college with a failing grade on my mid-year report. This grade has dropped about 8 more points in the past months. It's just extremely difficult for me. I want to talk to admissions just to explain or to show my interest. </p>

<p>What are the steps that I should take? Should I e-mail or call? Should I ask my interviewer for help? Or e-mail the staff at the help website for this college?</p>

<p>Thank you for any comment. I'm really worried about this.</p>

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<p>Try to get the grade up, talk to your guidance counselor at the high school, and contact your admissions counselor at the college. What class is it?</p>

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<p>Thanks BillyMc. It’s AP Calculus AB. I don’t know why, it’s so difficult and I regret taking it now.
Should I e-mail or call my counselor at the college? And, just be honest and explain the situation?</p>

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<p>Yes, be honest, explain your situation, say you are trying everything possible to raise your grade. If you had the option of taking an easier class, note that you pursued the more difficult option. Say you are committed to getting good grades, but you wanted to let them know that it was in progress and that you were currently struggling and that you hope it won’t adversely affect their offer of admission.</p>

<p>Did you apply with an intended major? If so, was it math-related?</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot Billy. Yes, my intended major is history, nothing math related except maybe biology which is my 3rd or 4th choice.</p>

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<p>Also, one of my friends said dropping the course at this point and taking it for summer school is an option. Would that help at all?</p>

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Okay, well, being a potential History major may or may not change their view, depending on the school. Hopefully you won’t have to take Calculus in college. However, if they happen to require it for all their students (a few schools do), then it may be harder.</p>

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My instinct was “Probably not.” However, you shouldn’t rely on either me or your friend for this question. This is exactly the thing you should ask your admission counselor at the specific college. Call during office hours and ask if that would be better.</p>