Maintaining Grades Post-Acceptance?

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<p>Hello Forum,</p>

<p>I must say this is a veritable goldmine in terms of graduate schools admissions! I am rather impressed and relieved that there is a place where I can go where others are going through the same torment and stress of applying to graduate school!</p>

<p>Enough with the pleasantries; I'll get on with my question! I have already been offered acceptance at Case Western Reserve University (CWRU) Graduate School for Pharmacology for the PhD (I am currently an undergraduate at CWRU in Biochemistry as well.. I have two minors in Russian and German [Don't ask]). I am elated about my acceptance, but I have a question that perhaps some of you who are already in graduate school.</p>

<p>What types of grades does one ordinarily have to maintain after acceptance to a graduate school (i.e. one's senior year)? Does one have just have to provide proof that one has earned their degree? Or does the grading post-acceptance differ from school to school?</p>

<p>I am concerned because this past semester was my worst ever; I know it's a hyperbole, but it's true for me. When I applied to graduate schools in the fall, my major and cumulative GPA were 3.70 and 3.73, resp. This semester I earned two C's and three B's. The two C's were in Philosophy 101 and Physical Chemistry. I am going to retake Phil 101 and determined to get an A in it, as well as with my other courses (I can't retake the Physical Chem). Now, my major and cGPA goes 3.59 and 3.65. It took a hit, but I am still proud of the work I've done thus far. The C is my only C in a science course and, once I retake Phil 101 (the old grade goes out of the GPA determination), I will have hopefully only have made one C my four years.</p>

<p>The acceptance letter didn't really even mention anything about grade maintaining for senior year. I am just concerned that my offer will be rescinded. Is anyone else in a similar situation or can anyone lend me some ideas/advice?</p>

<p>I appreciate it, and I am sorry about the long post! :)</p>

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<p>I only had to provide proof that I'd graduated, which I believe was more for the graduate school than for my program specifically.</p>

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<p>In short, no. I am in a program which required a GPA of >3.5 post graduation and proof in the Fall quarter of admission. Most places just require proof of degree and doesn't care that much about graduating GPA. I'm sure if you don't fail any classes, you'll be fine. Congrats on your admission and good luck. Graduate school is not all fun and games though...</p>

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In short, no. I am in a program which required a GPA of >3.5 post graduation and proof in the Fall quarter of admission. Most places just require proof of degree and doesn't care that much about graduating GPA. I'm sure if you don't fail any classes, you'll be fine. Congrats on your admission and good luck. Graduate school is not all fun and games though...

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<p>Haha! Thanks for your reply and the kudos. That's a bit relieving, and what I thought would be the case. I figured graduate school would be no cake-walk anyhow. I am going to go to Medical School a few years after I earn my PhD, so, I am not the kind of student who is eager to play games ;)</p>

<p>Also, a 3.5 graduate GPA? That's really high isn't it? What are you going for, and how do you like it so far?</p>

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<p>I'm in an engineering program in Cali. It's just classes for now and some side preparation for research proposals, so nothing too exciting.</p>