How bad will this be?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Harvard University
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<p>I just wanted to know... how bad are these grades? D: Will Harvard reject me automatically upon seeing them, even if I am able to justify why they're so bad?</p>

<p>These are my predicted grades (predicted by me, so the actual ones will probably be a little higher).</p>

<p>Science 10 Advanced -- 91
Math 11 Advanced -- 78 (I came from a school that didn't teach much math to a school that's all math all the time... so the teacher said he will bump it up, but still... & also I'm in grade 10 taking this course because I skipped a math grade)
English 10 Advanced -- 93
French 10 Advanced -- 94
Music 10 -- 92
Geography 9 -- 95 (I took History 10 last year because math screwed up my schedule... just reversed the 2 credits)
Introductory Physics/Programming course -- 88 (seriously the toughest course I've ever taken... the teacher is notorious for being really challenging & strict; the class avg. is probably in the 60s, so will that count for anything?)</p>

<p>Last year's marks were MUCH better & next year I can guarantee they will be better. The transition to a new school kind of screwed me over, & there was some personal stuff I had to deal with as well. Also, the exams will probably raise my marks. My avg. last year was 95. Next year it will probably be in that area again. </p>

<p>Also, does Harvard look at your school profile? My school is easily the toughest in the entire city, & I think it sends at least one person to HYPSM every year. So they would know that, right? </p>

<p>Do you think my grade 10 marks could completely destroy my chances? D:</p>

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<p>ADD: I took the most rigorous courses available to me, other than music. My first choice was Comp Sci, which I couldn’t get a spot in because it conflicted with math. </p>

<p>… Wow, math really screwed me over. :/</p>

<p>So will these bad marks still be a really big deal if I do a lot better next year & in grade 12, & have great ECs as well?</p>

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<p>I personally think the Math 11 Advanced course will hurt you a lot. I can’t state your chances really, but I can state that you have a chance, and show that you have passion / curiosity. Make yourself an individual from the swarm of applicants</p>

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<p>YOU HAVE A 78 and a 88!!! Thats disasterous and asking for failure…</p>

<p>Your grades are okay…but its pretty bad…hate to break it too ya kid.</p>