<p>So…if one was to say…get a C in a AP science class and a handful of Bs is it an automatic rejection for a RD applicant for Amherst? Granted, I did not apply as anything related to science. I know I’m more humanities-bent but still… very worried as amherst is my DREAM school</p>
<p>Almost nothing constitutes an automatic rejection, I think, because it's a holistic admissions process. However, admissions are very competitive, and most applicants do have higher grades.</p>
<p>Wannabeivy I can relate. I made all A's and B's in all of my AP classes except AP Biology in which I got a C in. I know that I should be worried but I just told myself to just hope for the best. I am also not looking to major in anything related to science. Hopefully they will focus on our other strengths. Good Luck!</p>
<p>No one can say if it is a rejection or not. Amherst looks at the whole application, and places tremendous emphasis on the essay. That said, there are more and more applicants for the few spaces they have. And many of those will have better grades. It just depends on your special talents to lend to the class, as in do we need someone that is musically inclined to fill a slot there? No one can say for sure, but it won't be a sure bet either way.</p>
<p>in my trimestes grade rectangle on the application status page it says that they have recieved them- but i only sent my predicted grades for the senior year... so do i still have to send the mid year report or they have what they want?</p>
<p>I imagine they would be a bit annoyed if they admit you based on your own prediction of what your grades would be! I would definitely send them, and explain that the earlier submission was theoretical in nature.</p>
<p>I would say first semester senior year is as important as your junior year w/r/ grades. If they improve, they can help. If they drop significantly, they can hurt. Elite colleges want to see either a pattern of consistent excellence or a strong upward trend. Unfortunately, a signficant drop in more than one class could hurt but as ejr says, the application process is a wholistic one so it is possible your other strengths could offset the drop in your grades. Still, given the competitive nature of admissions to Amherst, you want to give the admissions staff as many reasons as possible to admit you rather than provide reasons for them not to admit you. I want to be encouraging but also be realistic. Good luck to you.</p>
<p>I don't think it's going to help you. How much will it hurt you? Who knows? I doubt it will be catastrophic. Also, just out of curiosity, if AC is your dream school, why is your name "wannabeivy" and not "wannabenescac"?</p>
<p>Maybe (s)he is not an athlete?</p>
<p>Maybe, but that's how AC is categorized.</p>
<p>Still, more like wannabejeff, right?</p>
<p>rainmama - they arent my own prediction of my senior year grades! They have been given by my counselor who got them from my teachers.</p>
<p>haha well...my id was made in reflection of the general "atmosphere" of the college confidential website... BUT AMHERST IS LIKE THE dream</p>