Grades slipped first semester of Junior year. Deadly?

Applying to College
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<p>Hi all,</p>

<p>I've been getting straight A's ever since Freshman year, but right now I've just finished the first semester of Junior year with a B and a B+. Here are my grades so far:</p>

<p>Orchestra: A
AP US Hist.: A
AP Bio: B+
Honors Physics: A
AP Eng: A- (Borderline; final hasn't come in yet, might change for the worse D:)
Hon Precalc: B</p>

<p>SAT: 2370</p>

<p>How will my chances of getting into Stanford/Ivies be impacted from this drop? I'm planning to raise all my grades back to where they belong (A) next semester, but I'm worried I'm already down and out. </p>

<p>I'm currently really focused on 4 (i think) extracurriculars right now, including piano, violin, hospital volunteering, and Model UN. Dunno if that'll do anything.</p>

<p>Opinions?</p>

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<p>Two Bs aren’t going to kill you. Obviously it’d be better if you didn’t have them, but you still stand a chance at stanford and ivies.</p>

<p>But do realize that in a lot of high schools, junior year is when your coursework gets stepped up. Keep straight As as a goal, sure, but don’t think that your life depends on getting them. I know far too many people who think that way, and even the ones who do get straight As aren’t very happy.</p>

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<p>every kid at this place plays violin and piano at the prodigy level. Every kid here has high grades, test scores, volunteers, and “gets involved.”</p>

<p>What sets you apart?</p>

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<p><what sets=“” you=“” apart?=“”> Definitely not his obsession to get straight As. Type A personality.</what></p>

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<p>That SAT score will most likely override a few unsatisfactory grades. Wow, my grade is smart.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the tip, amarkov. I’ll keep it in mind.</p>

<p>@ zantrix: I’m completely aware i need to look unique. I don’t need another expert pretentiously shoving that in my face.</p>

<p>@ melin720: Your highly constructive and sophisticated comment definitely cleared up everything. Thanks a lot.</p>

<p>@ cornetking222: Thanks for the tip, but what were you trying to say with “Wow, my grade is smart”?</p>

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<p>You might DIE!!! The world is over!!! You not perfect, get over it.</p>

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<p>Yeah I had A all throughout junior year and I got a B in AP Calc and A Eco.
your SAT score is AMAZING! I just dont know why you arent talking AP Calculus haha</p>

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<p>That SAT score is bomb. Nah, 2 B’s aren’t going to kill you.</p>

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<p>They might think you’re completely ■■■■■■■■, but whatever you don’t give a **** do you?</p>

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<p>You’ll be just fine – it’s not going to kill you at all.</p>

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<p>Only at a school where it’s unusual.</p>

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<p>Stanford could fill the class with 4.0s and 2300+. They don’t. They are looking for kids who have accomplished something really outstanding. Find your sweet spot and put your energies into that.</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about it - first semester junior year was my worst gpa and generally hits people hard - so just improve from there. And like M’s Mom said, look beyond the classroom.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the help, everyone! I’ll definitely look to improve myself outside of school as well as in school.</p>

<p>And about me not being in AP Calc, i sort of didn’t do well enough in 5th grade and never managed to jump back up a grade :/</p>

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<p>Zakuropanda hit the nail on the head. Pull yourself together and manage your time better. Otherwise you’re going to end up like me and be very, very regretful.</p>

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<p>It’s not going to kill your chance.</p>

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<p>Aren’t you a junior? It’s no big deal if you’re in pre-calc now!!! Take Calc AB next year if you’d like.</p>

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<p>not deadly. chill out. :)</p>

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<p>Well, from what I hear, junior year is the most important year in high school. So I suggest you to step it up and bring those grades up second semester! :)</p>