One Bad Semester

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello!
I am about to start my second semester of my sophomore year (high school).
I usually do well in school, (first semester freshman year I got a 3.83 GPA (4.0 weighted because I took AP Human Geography and got an A) (Second semester 3.63, all honors and one AP class which I got an A in), but this past semester I didn't do very well. I got a C in honors geometry and honors biology, I failed honors Algebra 2 (I was taking it a year early), and I got Bs in Spanish 3 Advanced, AP Microeconomics, and AP English Language for a 2.16 semester gpa (abysmal).</p>

<p>If I improve this semester and receive a GPA on par to my freshman year, will I have some chance at being accepted to these colleges: Oxford College of Emory University, Emory University, Case Western Reserve University, George Washington University, and University of Georgia.</p>

<p>EXTRA INFO: I also volunteer as a Sunday School teacher, I volunteered at the leadership and naturalist training camp at the Chattahoochee Nature Center, I volunteered as a student athletic trainer for my school's sports medicine program, and I rowed crew for a semester, and I have a double legacy for Emory University and Oxford College of Emory.</p>

<p>Constructive criticism and tips on receiving good grades are appreciated!</p>

<p>Question Asked:
1.) Do I have any chance at gaining admission to said colleges?</p>

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<p>It’s really too early to say anything about your chances in colleges, other than that failing a course your sophomore year will most certainly hurt you and that your GPA is definitely something that needs to be worked on…</p>

<p>Right now, the best thing you can do is study hard and get all A’s next semester, work on advancing yourself in your extracurriculars and maybe doing some ACT/SAT Practice (or taking the real thing) by the end of second semester.</p>

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<p>Good luck, you still have time to show colleges that you can improve! especially during junior year(:</p>

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<p>It’s important to show an upward trend with your grades, studying and hard work will prepare you for college. Talk with your guidance counselor, they can be a great ally as you prepare for college. If a Particular subject is challenging for you maybe look at honors course instead of AP</p>

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<p>Thanks for your advice!</p>