<p>Junior grades are the most important. And most schools will tell you that the transcript is the single most important factor in admissions, above AP scores. It doesn’t look too good to get a bad grade in the class and a 4/5 on the exam–it makes you look lazy. Of course, a B is hardly a bad grade, but when it’s half of your junior GPA, you’ll have some difficulties getting into upper UCs and more competitive privates.</p>