Midterm marks for ED

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Pennsylvania
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<p>I'm an international student from Canada. My midterm (mid semester) marks in grade 12 have significantly dropped from grade 11 marks. In grade 11 I had a 96.5 average with lowest mark being 93. Currently I have an average of probably 91/92, lowest mark being 87 which is horrid.</p>

<p>I know grades aren't everything but I really want to know if Upenn looks at midterm marks for ED because I am so stressed and emotional right now.</p>

<p>My friends don't understand because they are not applying to American universities. I am seriously considering dropping my course with the 87 average (studies in literature, elective). Honestly I have been spending a lot of time on uni applications and scholarships and it has taken a toll on my marks. My chemistry mark dropped from 97 to 92 in a matter of one unit because of applications and SAT prep.</p>

<p>Not to mention I am Chinese and an only child. My parents are being very supportive but I don't want to disappoint them because one main reason why we moved to North America was for me to get a great education. </p>

<p>Sorry I kind of strayed from the main topic.</p>

<p>Overall, I want to know if UPenn looks at midterm marks for ED. Any other advice is also appreciated. Truthfully, I feel kind of lost right now. Sure, I can get into Canadian universities, but a 95% avg would grant me much better entrance scholarships than any lower overall gr.12 avg and it's looking pretty difficult to achieve from where I am at right now.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>I think it depends on what you define as mid-term. For example, I am from Canada and I am on a two semester per year system. So my first report card actually came today. I don’t think UPenn looks at those marks. If you’re on a whole year system then yes, I imagine they would look at your first report card which would come around January-ish. </p>

<p>Yeah, so whichever report card comes around January.</p>

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<p>I have 2 semesters per year just like you, so my midterm marks would be on the November report card. Thanks for the reply.</p>