I think college applications are NUTZ!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Pomona College
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<p>To all those who know Pomonalike ze back of your hand or who go there:</p>

<p>I just recently began my senior year, and my college search is completely finished. I am not int he process of applying (sort of), and I have realized Pomona is probably close to my top choice. However, I have a D in this AP class that i am in b/c it is a wicked hard class and everybody is failing it (it's not just me at all), and i got my first midterm.</p>

<p>With this in mind, it's hard to know what's going to happen. I might get my first "c" on a report card in h.s., meaning i couldn't get above a 4.1 GPA. my goal is somewhere around a 4.3 so i can get up to their standards. but, say i actually got a C+ and A"s in all the other honors/ap blah blah i'm in, would that ruin my chances if i am a music major? Should i not even bother? it's just a little bit of a concern b/c they may think i'm slacking when i am working harder than i've ever worked >:O</p>

<p>Thank you !</p>

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<p>If Pomona is one of your top choices by all means apply. Just make sure you have a balance of reaches, matches and safeties. A C senior year is not a great thing to have AND Pomona looks at the whole picture so the answer is you won't know if you don't try. Make sure you have good recommendations, spend a lot of time with your essay , interview, and there is still tons of time to bring that grade up. Best of luck to you in your college search!</p>

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<p>Here is where your GC might be able to shed some light on your performance in this AP class. If other kids are experiencing the same problem, s/he can share that on the recommendation form. The folks in the Admissions Office are realistic; they know that academic hiccups can occur at any time and due to any number of reasons, but because they're not mind readers, it's important to document why.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>