<p>I was just wondering about the trend in grades over your high school career...do colleges prefer consistency or perhaps an upward trend? </p>
<p>I myself had a 4.0 (all high A's and a couple A+) during my freshman and sophomore years</p>
<p>Now I have around a 3.8 unweighted...this is because I'm taking 4 AP's (I'm a junior btw), the most rigorous coursework my school offers thus far. Would this slight drop affect anything? </p>
<p>Just a little concerned that's all I mean I know it's still a relatively good GPA but I am very ambitious...</p>
<p>There isn’t a clear cut answer here, but basically an upward trend is always preferable, but if you had a 4.0 to begin with that’s not possible and they can’t fault you for that. I would think that a slight drop in your UW GPA wouldn’t be a big deal since you’re taking higher level classes, so as long as your GPA stays strong try not to worry about it. :)</p>
<p>The best trend is a flat 4.0 each year. Next best would be an upward trend. A 3.8 with a very hard load is very understandable and won’t be held against you except at the most competitive schools.</p>
<p>All you can do is work hard and try to make all A’s in your remaining coursework. Good luck!</p>