Getting a B

Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>I'm taking AP Calc AB right now. I understand the material, but my teacher grades sorta weird. 20% of the grade is a single category, which only has one item right now. I got an 8/10 on it, bringing down my A- to a B+. I'm not sure if we will ever get any more grades in that category. Anyway, how much will a B hurt me in college admissions? I've never gotten a B before this. I'm apply to top LACs and lower Ivies. My interest is poli sci/history, not math, if that matters.</p>

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<p>Insert common CCer thing here.</p>

<p>It doesn’t hurt when you have a B in a class. One B isn’t the end all. Get that through your system/</p>

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<p>I know I probably sound like an annoying typical CC poster. I honestly had no idea if it would hurt me. Thanks for your answer, MIThopeful. My mom thinks it will be helpful if I get a B. Not for getting into college, but rather for my peace of mind. She wants me to get a B just to get a B. Get past it so it’s not a big deal.</p>

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<p>But, is it early in the year. You can turn it around.</p>

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<p>In my school, a B in AP lang is a certainty. It happens. It’s no big deal.</p>

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<p>You probably will get more projects later if it’s 20% of the grade (or maybe it’s not really 20%). Otherwise, you can always bring that up to the teacher at the end of the semester if it’s the only thing anchoring you from an A.
Also, if you’re a junior and you improve to an A- second semester and/or get a 5 on the AP Exam, that B will look pretty insignificant.
The only reason to worry about a single B on the transcript, ever, is if you’re trying for valedictorian, but that’s kind of a meaningless title anyway.</p>

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<p>Don’t ask; don’t tell.</p>

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<p>I’m hoping I can turn the B around, but if I can’t, I think it will significantly destress my life. I’m a senior, so colleges won’t see my AP scores for calc. I’m talking to her tomorrow about how I can improve, possibly get a tutor.</p>

<p>What do you mean SandwichGirl?</p>

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<p>This is life.</p>

<p>Ha, I failed my first math test in high school. First AP Calc test: F</p>

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<p>Honestly, build a bridge and get over it. Getting a B in AP Calc is not the end of the world. I’m pretty sure I’m going to end up with one this grading period as well. Plus, the semester is still young. </p>

<p>Brush yourself off and press on forward.</p>