<p>I've been a pretty good English student...took English 9, Enlgish 10 and IB English HL for my junior and senior year...(in senior year right now)..I've had an A throughout the past 3 years but my senior year grade dropped to a miserable C this first semester :( I'm devastated thinking about how this is going to affect my transcript seeing as I'm supposed to be a good writer (reflected in my essays, recs and stuff)...the reason for this dramatic drop is that I failed to turn in an assignment that turned out to become a major grade...:/ I'm trying to negotiate with my teacher but if all fails, will this one C (in English) affect the admin officers's perception of my writing/reading skills...or will it make them question my consistency or have any other negative effect?</p>
<p>I think that the C will be noticeable considering colleges look at the most recent grades the most. I think no one else is to blame except you though for not passing your project in one time. Otherwise just maintain an A from now on because that’s the best you can do.</p>
<p>Do you suggest I write to the university and explain the situation or is that just going to make me look worse?
If I could, I would tell them it was due to a shortened quarter 2 (in semester 1) due to some scheduling changes our school went through this year and how I got lost amongst the deadlines at school and with colleges…</p>
<p>Colleges most definitely will see your senior year grades, especially if you apply RD. The best you can do is negotiate with your teacher and be more conscientious next time.</p>
<p>Colleges definitely consider senior year - because you’re nearing the close of your high school career and the beginning of your college career - so what use is it if you were an A student back when you were a freshman but now you’re getting C’s? You no longer become an asset to the college… </p>
<p>I’m being dramatic - but yes, it will raise a red flag, as colleges do consider senior year grades just as much as they do with your other grades. </p>
<p>Try to straighten out the issue with your teacher, but if you do end up with the C - DO NOT try to explain why to colleges. “Getting all mixed up with deadlines” isn’t a very valid excuse. They sell student planners at Staples for 5 bucks which can easily resolve that issue. You explain adversity to colleges if its something particularly critical - death of a loved one, health problems, etc.</p>
<p>To answer your question though about sending an extra response explaining your grade, I personally would not because then you would draw more attention to it and I also think although you kind of have an excuse its not enough. Don’t worry too much, but just realize they may or may not take note on it. It depends.</p>