<p>If one's overall average for a class is like a B, but only because someone got a D or F for one quarter and this person does not want to write her college essay about the grade drop and rebound, will she completely have no chance at great colleges (I.e. not Harvard, but like Cornell)?</p>
<p>Provided that she has AMAZING SATs/ACTs(did VERY WELL on PSAT with NO prep) and great ECs/essays, will one or two F's (in only one class) but an overall gPa of 96/97 for the year and UW like 93 put her out of the running? </p>
<p>I am asking this in concern of a few 'slip-ups' during freshman/1stsemester sophomore year, that I do not feel like relating right now. As you see, my gPa is still pretty solid but I am so worried. Luckily I have my entire junior year and senior year to set things right and increase that dratted gPa a lot and not have any 'slip-ups' . Do I still have a chance? It seems like I would be a great candidate if it wasn't for a couple of bad quarters, and I know I can make up for it next year.</p>
<p>I'm sorry I'm not perfect like everone else here- this is really embarrassing me, but I have to talk to someone.
Thank you for your support</p>
<p>Will those quarter grades even be on the transcript that the colleges receive? At my son's school, official trancripts only include final grades for the courses with the exception of semester grades, which are sent for the current school year. If this is the case at your school, you have nothing to worry about.</p>
<p>I agree with Northstarmom - request a copy of your transcript and find out what is actually being reported. If it does show, you do not have to write your essay about it. Most applications include space for "other information". If you have an explanation, that is where it would go.</p>
<p>You should be ok, if the rest of your application looks good. During your personal statement you should explain a little bit of why you did so bad that quarter</p>
<p>Just wanted to say to take a breather you're fine! Remember, there are a million great schools that don't fall into the category of "Ivy League"... First and foremost, you want to make sure you're applying to schools that appeal to you, not just because it sounds good when you say you go there in comparison to where all your friends are going. I actually started out my college search looking at big schools (UPenn was one of my top choices). I visited all those schools and found them to be not for me. I then stumbled across Seton Hill University <a href="http://www.setonhill.edu%5B/url%5D">www.setonhill.edu</a>, a small liberal arts university located just east of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I fell in love and now 4 years later I'm so happy I made the decision that I did. Going to college isn't all about going ivy league or not... it's about finding what suits you and making the most of it. You only get 4 years to be a college student, stress less and find something you can love because ultimately that is what it is all about.</p>
<p>P.S. Do you really want to attend a school that is going to judge you on grades that you received as a freshman? Sounds to me like you're on the right track... keep up the good work! We've all been through some rough spots, seems like you're excelling now!</p>
<p>You don't have to wait until fall to request a transcript. Just wait a week or so after you get your report card, go to the school office, and ask for one. You may have to pay a small fee, and your parent may have to sign a release, but you can certainly get one.</p>
<p>Actually, it's a good idea for every student to ask for a transcript once a year. Sometimes there are mistakes on transcripts. You won't find them if you never see your transcript.</p>