<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>
<p>I'm in the same boat you are. Not sure what my GPA for the recently completed semester will be. But the range is 3.4-3.7. I'm a freshman at NYU and will attempt to transfer to Penn and Cornell. Anyway in regards to your question, yes. it will help.</p>
<p>I think these are things we know in the back of our heads, but we're so paranoid about things we just can't believe the things we tell ourselves.</p>
<p>Anyway, they want the midterm report for a reason. And if it shows improvement, it'll definitely help.</p>
<p>Yea I'm finding myself in a similar boat as you Pennhopeful</p>
<p>1st Semester Freshman Year: 3.33 GPA</p>
<p>Calculus I A-
Spanish I B
Microeconomics B+
Social Documentary B+</p>
<p>HS: 35/305 Rank
1360 SAT
660 Verbal
690 Math</p>
<p>SAT IIs
720 US History
700 Math IC
660 Writing</p>
<p>I'm definitely counting on my mid 2nd semester to help me a bit. Otherwise I've had 3 leadership positions in high school. And already after only a semester I'm an officer in 2 clubs also a senator in student government.</p>
<p>yeah KK i'm at Gtown. Yeah I know it'll help, but I guess you're right, we just sometimes are paranoid about this whole process(sigh, visions of last year,lol). Hopefully we'll all get into the schools we want to go to to finish our undergrad careers. All I know is, more studying next semester(instead of waiting until tests and quizzes to study). Penn, PLEASSEEE accept me!</p>
<p>It is, I'm just wondering because I'm applying to Cornell, and their scale is a little different, they give A+ which is a 4.3...etcetc.. i guess it's minor then. Probably just me overthinking.</p>
<p>That is a little odd because the + and - differ usually by no more than .1 or so.</p>
<p>I dunno how any other school would weigh an A+ because such a grade doesn't exist. They might just bring it down to an A because other applicants from other schools could just as well get a 98,99,100 and have it weighed only as an A and be at a disadvantage.</p>