Midyear report question

Colleges and Universities A-Z Yale University
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<p>I'm a little worried, I did poorly on two of my midterm exams and received a B overall in both AP Calc. BC and AP Bio. </p>

<p>One, is it something to worry about? </p>

<p>Two, I guess the reason that I did poorly was due to grief over the recent death of a family member, another family member currently has an awful prognosis, and one of my 11th grade teachers passed away from cancer (it was at a magnet school so we have about 7 teachers who teach all our subjects so we're all really close with our teachers.) </p>

<p>So, anyways, should I have my counselor put a message in my mid-year report or would that be too "Woe is me" and look like I'm making excuses? Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>anyone? Please?</p>

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<p>From what I've learned, a couple of Bs on midyear reports isn't something to lose sleep over. Then again, a guidance counselor's letter explaining your current situation wouldn't hurt, in my opinion, so why not?</p>

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<p>I made one B (first of my academic career) this past semester, and I was so ticked.</p>

<p>BUT...it was an 89. Since Yale sees the thorough transcript (not just the letter grade), does this soften the blow a bit?</p>