I’m currently a sophomore in high school. Last year, I got an A- in one of the hardest honors classes available at my school. Very few people received A’s or even A-'s. It was a weighted course. My UW GPA is a 3.98 and my W is a 4.5. I have an EXTREMELY difficult course load next year and may receive another A-. How much will this affect my chances of being accepted to a prestigious university??
Thanks in advance!
If you want a prestigious U, you need to be the sort who digs for an understanding of what matters to them, not just assume, go on hearsay, or trust some stranger opinion.
Thinking a A- is a showstopper just shows you need to understand more, to be qualified, to present your best self in your apps. It’s what we could call “a rookie question.” You should know it’s not gpa that gets you admitted, it’s holistic…and they look at the transcript. An A grade is an A grade. Sorry, but you’re one of many asking if an A- dooms your app. Try to get a better view of what it takes, from what these colleges say.
An A- will not ruin your chances at all. Students get into prestigious universities with the occasional B. Take a deep breath… you will be fine!