<p>Do Admission Officers look at an applicant's GPA trend over his/her high school years? How much of a factor does it play when an applicant is being reviewed?</p>
<p>I'm asking this because I'm worried about what my trend will say about me...
My freshman year GPA was pretty good, my sophomore GPA was a little better, but then my junior year GPA is teetering between being a "B" and an "A". My overall GPA is still not-that-bad but its a peculiar trend.</p>
<p>I'm looking at some pretty selective colleges like Georgetown and Amherst (high reach, I know), down to BC as a safety. </p>
<p>As what I have heard, it seems to be a pretty important topic. Junior year is the most important to look the best over the previous years so colleges assume you will continue the good work through senior work, which hopefully you would</p>
<p>The downward trend might show colleges that you are burnt out or have lost motivation. Make sure to do something meaningful this summer to prove them wrong.</p>
<p>GPA is an important component of the admission process- no doubt. But, I wouldn’t be too worried if you’re GPA is “teetering”. As long as it doesn’t drop substantially. The admission officers will also factor in your course work since (hopefully) your classes in 11th grader and harder. But I agree with MonochromeSpring- do something to prove to the colleges you have what they’re looking for. Try doing something impressive this summer or continue doing something you love and make that an important part of your application. Colleges love to see continuity over the years… </p>