Northwestern Rescind for a D?

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<p>Hi guys. I just got admitted to Northwestern, but I am concerned about a bad grade I got during my senior year. People make mistakes and it was my only anamoly throughout my high school career. I got a "D" in AP English Literature while my other grades remained consistent. This past semester was difficult for me because I was working almost full-time for my job and dealing with the problems of a recent chronic illness that required days/nights in the hospital and numerous doctor's appointments (details: medullary sponge kidney; kidney stones; bladder infections). I anticipate normal performance this semester, including an A/B in the AP Eng Lit class. Also, I am taking an English class through UCLA to make up for the "D". </p>

<p>NU requires senior grades by August 1, 2011 for the class of 2015. </p>

<p>From the NU admissions website regarding senior grades: </p>

<p>"Are there circumstances under which my offer of admission might be withdrawn?</p>

<p>If your academic performance falters seriously, as indicated in your final transcript, your offer of admission may be withdrawn. Northwestern also reserves the right to take that action if it receives information that, in its judgment, has a significant impact on your character or fitness for study or participation in the Northwestern community."</p>

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<p>You’ll be fine. You had some problems and they’ll understand. Plus, at most privates, not all, 1 D won’t get you rescinded (personal experience). I’d call your admissions counselor and just explain to the him or her your situation and I’m sure you’ll be fine.</p>

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<p>One more note: My GPA will still be good because of the extra college classes I am taking. It will be a 3.5 unweighted (above 4.0 weighted) for the year even with the one problem grade.</p>

<p>I am just concerned about the “D,” not the gpa.</p>

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<p>Thanks Black’s law. I am calling NU on Monday.</p>

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<p>@BeHappy18: You poor thing. Stop worrying yourself. Speak to your admissions representative. What is important is that you communicate and are honest, and things should be fine. By the way, this is a life lesson. There will be many times throughout your life when “**** happens”. If you communicate so that people aren’t taken by surprise–the world is very forgiving. It’s when you don’t communicate that things go awry.</p>

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<p>One D amidst otherwise consistent grades is unlikely to cause problems.</p>

<p>It sounds like the D was from first semester, though. In that case, Northwestern knows about it from your midyear report.</p>

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<p>Was it first or second semester? Wouldn’t they already know and have overlooked it if it were first?</p>

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<p>Northwestern doesn’t require mid-year reports. They require final reports, only. I have until August 1st to submit my senior year grades.</p>