I had a tough sophomore year academically (3.1 W). My junior year however I took 4 APs and one honors and got straight As (4.64). I think I can maintain a 4.64 senior year (not trying to be cocky or anything, just I have a newly-found high motivation level and better study habits). I plan on applying regular decision to a lot of schools. Will colleges see my first semester senior year grades? Will colleges notice that my grades are improving?
Yes, they will see your first semester senior year grades if you’re applying regular decision, and yes, they will take those grades into account.
I’m in a pretty similar situation. If you turn in your RD app before the deadline(say you turn it in today) will they read your app early, which will happen before Senior grades are out?
They won’t render RD decision w/o looking at 7th semester grades – of course they know it takes several weeks for these to trickle in. Kill this semester and you’re in a very sweet spot. Best of luck to you!!