Getting B in an Honors Class

Colleges and Universities A-Z Princeton University
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I really want to go to Princeton. But I am worried about one of my grade. As of right now, I have straight A’s in all my classes except Honors Pre-Calculus (equivalent to AP because my school does not offer AP courses anymore). I will either finish with a B or B-. I struggled this year because I was in regular math last year and moved up and my Algebra II teacher was awful. Also, I am currently a 10th grader so I am taking 11th grade math as a sophomore. Will that show up on my transcript? Right now, it is the only honors course I’m taking this year. But I’m taking 3 next year in the social sciences (American History and Gov) and biology. Will this B affect my chances of getting in?

It is also important to note that I plan on getting recruited to play a varsity sport at Princeton.

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As far as I can tell, it will show on your transcript, however a single B on your transcript is certainly not going to prevent admission. For athletic recruiting, are you familiar with the academic index?

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In another thread, you mention the type of HS you attend. The counselor staff there will be able to provide much better info than here. Good luck.