Ohmygosh can I get rescinded because of this?? I'm so scared please help!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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Hi!

Disclaimer: I absolutely suck at math, so all the extenuating circumstances I mention probably wouldn’t make much of a difference.

That being said, here’s what’s up.

I was just accepted to UChicago and have confirmed my attendance in the fall. I’m SO EXCITED–this has been my dream school, and I’m still shocked to have gotten in.

However, there’s really only one thing holding me back from attending, and that is the possibility that I might be getting a C in calculus AB this year. I’ve been a straight-A, 4.0 student all through high school, and so you can imagine the terror I’m feeling right now. I’ve always had to work much, much harder in my math classes than any other class, and I think having the AP version has been a little overwhelming. That being said, last semester I did relatively well and got an A-. But this semester, the tests became exponentially harder–our teacher began using real AP tests without the AP curve, and I’ve talked with many students about the decline in our test grades. I was also sick for an extended period of time, making it difficult to get caught up with the material.

None of this was a huge concern until today, when my teacher decided, without letting any of us know, to weight tests at 85% and homework at 15%. My grade is a 72.05% and we have our LAST TEST FOR THE ENTIRE YEAR on Tuesday (!!!). I’m so unimaginably scared that I won’t do well.

We still have the final, which is rumored to be easier than all the other tests, but I’m extremely disheartened. If I get perfect scores on this next test and the final, I can end up with a solid B in the class, so it’s possible to save myself. I also just had my first meeting with a math tutor (of which I’m paying for myself since, you know, more motivation to work).

What I want to know is, how likely would it be for UChicago to rescind a student for a C+/B- (assuming that’s what I’ll end the year with if I’m averaging my possible scores)? Please help, I’m so worried.

Thank you <3

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I highly doubt you will be rescinded for one C. If you are really worried, call and ask.

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For a B-? The probability is zero. For a C+? I’d say the same.

Conventional wisdom is don’t gets D’s, don’t get arrested, and don’t be found to have misrepresented yourself in your application.

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Huge congrats on getting into your dream school!

The general rule of thumb cited on CC is “no Ds, Fs, or felonies.” The math tutor is a great decision.

If I were in your position, I would give the admissions office a call for peace of mind or talk to your HS counselor. They’re unlikely to rescind your admission at this point since a) you’re still going to PASS this class, and b) you’ve been a straight-A student for the rest of HS, and c) you’ve already committed/deposited.

Lastly - as a “straight-A, 4.0” student, be prepared to not get perfect grades in college. Life goes on. You’re still going to graduate from an excellent school. :slight_smile:

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I agree, if you can keep your final grade in the B-/C+ range you should be fine. Keep working hard to be sure that happens.

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u wont get rescinded chill out

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Yes you can get rescinded…
If you commit murder
But for a C? lol no

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I doubt you would be rescinded for a C in an AP class.

And, FYI, many schools do not give any homework points in AP classes – grades are 100% driven by test scores.

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Only final grades get reported (average of terms). You will be fine

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Totally depends upon the school. That blanket statement cannot be made.

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Thank you to EVERYONE, so so much, for helping me out here!! Honestly all I have been doing is studying calculus this weekend, so much so that I missed a bunch of responses on this thread. I might be overreacting, but as you can see I really love this school and want to do everything I can to ensure I make it there on campus next fall :slight_smile:

The goal now is to get the grade anywhere in the B range. But it’s reassuring to know that I don’t have to go into straight panic mode if I do end up with a C.