Is it possible to retake the classes to improve GPA?

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<p>My D took too many APs during her Junior year and ended up with some D's on couple of AP courses. She practically has nothing to do during her Senior year. Is it possible to repeat some of her classes, I am sure she will get an A this time. But did anyone think of this or actually did this?</p>

<p>She is starting her senior year tomorrow, but before I even raise this topic with her I would like to be better informed, lest I would be given that look, like I am not fit to live on this planet. LOL.</p>

<p>Appreciate inputs from anyone. Love this forum btw.</p>

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<p>It depends on the school’s rules. The guidance counselor would know.</p>

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<p>If your school has a lot of kids looking to take AP courses (or there is a wait list for AP), it is unlikely that she will be able to sit for a second time at the expense of a student who is eligible and has not had the opportunity to sit for the AP class.</p>

<p>Make sure that she has the credits and is programmed for what she needs to graduate. While if space permitting and depending on your school’s policy they may let her take the course over again, but she cannot get credit for the same course twice. Either way, both courses and grades will be on her transcript.</p>

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<p>If she retakes the classes, it still won’t change/replace her previous grades in the classes. It whld be kind of pointless. The scores on the tests are what matter anyway.</p>

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<p>Just curious why you think she will get A’s when she got D’s the last time around: can you explain a little more about what happened?</p>

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<p>One thing is for sure–it is not wise to have a weak senior year after such a disastrous Jr year and getting D’s. And students who pull D’s don’t magically get A’s. I’d get a hold of the guidance counselor asap about repeating. It should help her to improve, but different colleges will treat it differently for gpa purposes.</p>

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<p>Keep in mind, though, that she won’t be anywhere near done with those classes when college applications are due. </p>

<p>Even if your daughter’s high school and the colleges she’s applying to allow grade replacement, how could the grades be replaced by March, when admissions decisions are made?</p>

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<p>Sikorsky,
You make a good point. So, this is a futile exercise, then?</p>

<p>I brought this up with my D in the morning. And she has no idea what I am talking about.</p>

<p>I guess she just has to perfect her ACT score then. She has the potential.</p>

<p>She can take the ACT as late as Jan, right?</p>

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<p>The ACT isn’t offered in January. She will need to take it in September or October, or December at the latest, depending on when applications are due at the schools to which she is applying.</p>

<p>It isn’t what you asked, but it seems to me that there is a disconnect between your expectations for her and her actual performance. For instance, she got Ds on a couple of AP courses but you are sure she can get As were she to take the classes again. Then you talk about “she just has to perfect her ACT score.”</p>

<p>Maybe she does have the ability and is under-performing. Or maybe she doesn’t. Or maybe she is doing okay but your expectations are too high.</p>

<p>What I am saying is, it’s worth stopping to evaluate what is happening rather than just setting new standards for her to reach.</p>