<p>haha. wow. i seriously didn't think i'll get so many different responses.
I go to a public HS, which is not extremely cutthroat, but is very competitive between the top kids. Of course, I don't believe that a B is the end of my life, but it is for my parents, hence this post.
And honestly, "you'll see" if you really knew me, you would know that if there was any way NOT to get a B, i would do it. did you actually READ my first post?
thanks for all the replies guys. its nice to know that one B would not necessarily kill my chances if i'm a strong applicant in other areas. I'm off to study chem like crazy and hopefully i'll get the A !</p>