<p>even for extremely competitive programs/schools, like medical scholar programs and ivy leagues?</p>
<p>yes, i want to be able to slack off some.</p>
<p>i'm not talking d's and f's, i'm talking a few b's when your gpa is usually all a's.</p>
<p>Why risk having your 3 years of hard work go down the drain? I am all for taking risks, but calculated ones. This is all up to opinion. I wouldn't be too worried about getting B's, but I mean, why not try to get an A?</p>
<p>well, i am trying to get a's, but i'd like to be able to relax a leeeeetle bit more. especially also i have a b in chem right now. it is kicking my butt :(</p>
<p>This whole midyear report thing has me confused.
Why do they even ask for the transcript when you first apply, if they're going to ask for a midyear report by February, and most colleges start reviewing around February anyway?</p>
<p>Why don't they just not ask for the initial transcript?</p>
<p>haha I feel like holding off on my midyear report....I went from a 4.0 to a 3.98 =/</p>
<p>I believe that, at some colleges at least, that midyear's may come into play if the admissions committee is still arguing over you. Slacking off a hair may not hurt you, but it may be a risk.</p>
<p>On the other hand - if you are slacking a bit because maybe you don't want to spend all of college studying yourself ragged - that's something to think about, too.</p>
<p>So does that mean the decision comes mainly from the initial transcript?</p>
<p>From what I hear, the midyear report is to see that you're not failing or something drastic like that.
OR if you're one of the borderline candidates like ohio_mom said.</p>
<p>If your grades have been problematic, the admissions committee may want to look at your midyear's before deciding. miss zanna doesn't have to fret - but if you are banking on a 'rising trend', better make sure it is rising.</p>
<p>My GPA in sophomore year is 3.94, and junior year is a 4.0, but right now in senior year I have 2 As and a B in calculus (I'm on a block schedule). Should I be worried?</p>
<p>my school has trimesters... and they send the schools the scores (2nd trimester ends in early march, grades come out maybe a week or so later ) so would colleges even see this before they make decisions or would it just be important if youre waitlisted?</p>
<p>MK - might be a bit of a problem if you are looking at the very top engineering or tech schools (or if you are applying as a math major) - should be ok otherwise. </p>
<p>aube - make sure the colleges understand your school's schedule. I would ask if they want the second trimesters when they are available, or if the first trimesters are ok. If you are (perish the thought) wait listed, strong grades could certainly be useful.</p>