how does a WF on the transcript affect chances?

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<p>Due to a miscalculation on my part, I was withdrawn from an online course. I was attempting to take a required course (AP US History) online rather than at school in order to free up my schedule to take more classes at school; APUSH was one of the only courses that was available to take online due to our school's policy that science/math courses must be taken at school. I was taking four classes at the time and got overwhelmed. I didn't realize that I was going to be withdrawn until it was too late. I had only done a couple assignments.</p>

<p>The result is a temporary "F" on my transcript until I retake the semester this fall, at which point my semester grade will replace the "F". However, I am applying to colleges before that grade is replaced. How will this affect my chances of admission? I am looking at the following schools:</p>

<ul>
<li>Vanderbilt </li>
<li>American</li>
<li>Georgetown</li>
<li>George Washington</li>
<li>Wake Forest</li>
</ul>

<p>Thank you for your time and understanding!</p>

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<p>Make sure you indicate this on your app if at all possible.
Can’t say that it helps your chances in anyway, but I think if you explained it that it wouldn’t have too large of a negative effect on your app.
Make sure you talk to your GC. They might be helpful in explaining this by calling the admissions people at universities where you apply.</p>

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<p>dont go to george washington, its very expensive and not even a good school compared to vandy and gtown. i would even chose wake over gw</p>

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<p>Thanks for the advice so far. I wasn’t sure if it was appropriate to include a note, since there really aren’t any “extenuating circumstances”, and it was really just my irresponsibility anyway. I was thinking about sending an updated GPA/rank/transcript once it becomes available. I know some schools, like GT, do this in their “midyear report”. Anyone have any more information?</p>

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<p>anyone have any advice?</p>