<p>So if you're in Early, chances are you're bringing along an A average or higher.
What happens if your Midyear report comes in with B+, B, C average? When do you get warning, loss of acceptance, or what's the safe zone?</p>
<p>I think you would definitely hear from the admissions office if your average dropped from an A to a C.</p>
<p>Well, if your average dropped from an A to a C, then yea, I'd expect you to hear SOMETHING from admissions.</p>
<p>However, if you simply got a C in one course, then I wouldn't be too worried.</p>
<p>if you're in early, you don't need to send mid-year grades. only final transcript</p>
<p>No, I think you are supposed to submit a Mid-year Report if you were admitted Early Decision. </p>
<p>In the important dates and documents list for Early Decision, the Admission website says:
"Early Decision:
Feb. 20 - Mid-Year Reports must be submitted"</p>
<p>It's great to be accepted ED as it takes the pressure off college applications. Even more so, to be accepted at a place like Williams. However, I would not recommending coasting-it can be a steeper than anticipated ride. Additionally, you are in school to learn. If you are taking any AP classes, you will want to do well in the tests (for placement, credit, or at the very least an external assessment of how well you know the subject). On the other hand, I would not sweat over a slight decline in your academic performance. Admissions offices expect that. I also would focus on different aspects of high school life which are rapidly winding down such as spending time with friends, getting involved in sports, community, church (or synagogue), school extracurriculars or exploring a new/old personal or intellectual interest. My brother spent much of his second half of senior year preparing for a solo recital which became the crowning achievement of his high school career, especially since he knew full well that he would not be pursuing a future career in music. My advice-don't waste your time. Take it from someone who has been there, and has children that have been or are there right now.</p>
<p>A slight decline is fine, but I have a friend who works in Admissions at Kenyon and they send out "revoke your admittance letters" every year, and get calls from upset parents and kids. A noticeable drop in your grades from a severe case of senioritis puts your admittance is jeopardy.</p>