<p>For the Penn transfer application, and I’m sure all the other selective school applications, a Mid-Term Grade Report is required. What effect do you all think this could have on admissions. For example, I unfortunately didn’t do as well as I thought I did this semester. Though all grades aren’t in, I’m expecting between a 3.4-3.5(A- in general psych from a summer session, B- in astronomy, A- in intro to comp sci, B, B+, or hopefully A-s in healthcare in America and intro to philosophy:freedom). I also have a B+ in Abnormal Psychology from a local community college. I also have a Satisfactory in Orchestra(lol, we have to register for it to formally say that we’re part of the symphony orchestra), and unfortunately a W in Physiological Psychology(WAY too difficult for me, I was the only freshman in the class). So, I know that Penn’s avg. GPA for transfers is a 3.6, so I’m already kind of at a disadvantage I guess(though I’ve heard that Penn and other schools tend to accept slightly lower GPAs for those at other top schools, Gtown being one of them, so I don’t know if that’ll help. The grade deflation was especially apparent in Intro to Comp Sci, where I thought I’d get an A).</p>
<p>Soooo, my question is, if I do extremely well in the second semester, could that really help my chances? The form is supposed to be due after March 1st, postmarked by March 31st. Meaning, that’s really close to the end of the semester. So, if I manage to pull great grades, would that substantially help my chances? I also have a 1340 SAT(680V, 660M), 690Writing, 630 Math IC and US History(SAT IIs not required). I’m also sending in a music sample b/c i want to continue playing in the orchestra(i play viola). I’m applying to the Health and Society major(i already took Healthcare in America, and next semester I’m taking Bioethics which also relates to the major). Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated, as I’ve been thinking about this for a while.</p>