HS Freshman year was abroad

Applying to College
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So I lived abroad and moved after completing my freshman year. My school abroad did not offer honors (and no AP). I am in an uber competitive HS now and will likely complete junior year with all A/A- except for a single B in my sophomore and junior years. I have 6 APs to date and will have another 5 in senior year.

I did have a somewhat rough freshman year with a couple of Bs in design and PE (yes, I somehow managed that).

Now my GPA is pretty good for the three years in my US HS but my year abroad is bringing my CGPA down significantly. How does this get addressed in the manner my scores will be reported to colleges?

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Colleges will look at your grades and calculate the GPA themselves. Many pay little attention to freshman year, especially with a strong upward trend. And many count only "academic " grades.

The main impact of your freshman year is likely to be in your rank if your school reports it.

It sounds like you have been working hard and doing well. Keep it up and don’t sweat this.

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Thank you - that helps!