Hello everybody,
I just had a question regarding Yale’s GPA standards. I am currently a junior, and am in danger of getting a B in BC calculus. I was wondering whether or not this would absolutely destroy any chance I ever had of getting in. (Please no “God forbid that you get a B”) 
Thanks!!
Also, this B would be for the third quarter. There is a chance that I could raise the semester grade to an A in the fourth quarter.
It won’t “absolutely destroy any chance [you] ever had of getting in.” However, do note that there are probably thousands of applicants who have consistent straight A’s.
But if I get one B, would it significantly reduce my chances? Or do you think that they would see that I have straight A’s in everything else and kinda give me the benefit of the doubt? This is probably a pretty stupid question now that I think about it…
My son was accepted with a B. He did have offsetting virtues, but a B is not the kiss of death.
Ok thanks!! I feel better now
Do the best you can in the class. With single-digit acceptance rates, it’s unfortunately odds against for acceptance. But, be assured that if you’re a viable candidate for Yale, you will get into a great school whether or not you get into Yale.
Whether you get accepted/rejected/waitlisted by Yale will not be as a result of getting 1 B
Thank you all! I really appreciate it. I’ve been stressing out a tremendous amount over it. Not necessarily for Yale, but for colleges in general. I know it is one of the most selective schools in the country, and I just wanted to know how big of an impact on my decision it would have. Thanks again guys!!
Check out this site: http://admission.princeton.edu/applyingforadmission/admission-statistics
It’s for Princeton, but probably mirrors Yale pretty well.
Acceptance rate for 4.0 students: 9.9%
Acceptance rate for 3.9-3.99 students: 9.8%
Virtually indistinguishable. As long as your grades are at a higher than 3.9 GPA unweighted, you should be okay.
^^ and I know at least one student, DS, who if memory serves was accepted with a 3.85 UW. 
Your quarter grades are irrelevant – thus, you still can avoid any dip if you improve for your end of semester grade.
Ok. Thanks!