How much would a failing grade in Chinese speaking in Year 11 affect my chances?

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<p>How much would a failing grade in Chinese speaking in Year 11 affect my chances? I got an "F" in speaking in Chinese on my Year 11 transcript, but my overall Chinese grade was a pass (like a C or D). Later, I got an overall B in Chinese in the HKCEE (a Hong Kong public exam after 5 years of secondary education), with As in reading and writing, C in speaking, and E (still a pass) in listening--my grades in different components of the Chinese exam were very uneven. Now, as I'm doing the IB, I have a 7 in Chinese--the highest grade in the system. If it makes a difference, Chinese is my native language.</p>

<p>As for class rank, I was definitely in the top 10% (I was in the top 3-4%, actually) in my previous high school. The F in Chinese speaking in Year 11 was something of an aberration (and actually quite a number of us failed it that year). As for now, my current thigh school does not rank students, so I'm not sure what percentage I'm in, but I'm placed on the Honor Roll. My latest progress report (Year 13) indicates I have 40 points out of 42 (IB, only the 6 subjects without the Extended Essay and ToK).</p>

<p>Now, do you guys think the F in Chinese speaking in Year 11 will have a serious impact on my chances? Thanks!</p>

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<p>You’re a native speaker of Chinese but failed your speaking examination?</p>

<p>Anyway, what matters is what’s on your transcript.</p>

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<p>Stop worrying. You already applied. None of us can give you an accurate answer about how the admissions office will view your application. Just take a deep breath and relax – your expectations won’t change the decision.</p>

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<p>Thanks, I know I can’t do anything about it now, but can’t stop worrying! I’m applying RD…</p>

<p>Anyone else?</p>

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<p>Ok, even if you haven’t applied it doesn’t change anything. If you don’t apply, you won’t get in – that is the only guarantee that anyone on College Board can give you. </p>

<p>If you’re worried about that blemish, then spend extra time working on your essays (maybe instead of College Board?). Just make sure your application is the best it can be, and portrays you in a good, accurate light. If you belong here, then you’ll get in… just trust in your application and in your admissions counselor to make the right choice.</p>

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<p>To OP’s defense, the HKCEE Chinese subject is very hard because you need to read philosophy texts and the marking scheme is ridiculously arbitrary. An A on that is easier than a 7 on IB, arguably</p>