<p>I got accepted EA, but on my midyear report, I'm going to have a D in IB Higher Level math (only 8 students in the class, most advanced math class at my school, it's the first year we're having it and apparently it was intended for math and computer science majors, it was an extra math class for me).</p>
<p>My grade is not the result of senioritis but the fact that the class was just too advanced (I'm also taking AP stats this year and I took AP Calc AB last year). The rest of my grades are all As (all AP classes) with the exception of a B in AP Physics.</p>
<p>I won't be taking this class next semester. And I'm sending in a letter (from me, my counselor, and the math teacher) explaining this grade along with midyear report.</p>
<p>I've been told that if you have a C or lower, you're in danger of having your offer being rescinded. Of course, you should communicate to Chicago about your situation and explain to them as truthfully as possible. </p>
<p>Great job on getting into Chicago. I'm a deferred guy.</p>
<p>Upper level math D.... That's definitely a sticky wicket. On the one hand, you're taking a hard class, which is what the admissions department likes to see. On the other hand, the threshold for grades here, especially in HS, is tough. I would call your counselor immediately and find out, the worrying would be the worst during the holidays. Just find out where you stand, and what you can do in the future. Most importantly, tell your teacher in math that you'll do whatever you can to rock next semester before the progress reports come out. That time is really critical, because a lot of your peers will be relaxing due to senioritis. Good luck!</p>
<p>If you have a C or lower? I am pretty sure that Cs are fine, a little sketchy but they wont rescind there offer. D if explainable is ok too, especially with your great grades in other classes. I wouldn't worry too much about it. Just make sure they know the reasons.</p>
<p>How in earth did the school let you into HL Math without Calc BC???? S2 is in a full IB and you don't get in HL without BC already completed. Did you push for this placement or did the school tell you you were adequately prepared?</p>
<p>It's the first year my school has HL math. And I was told that taking HL math instead of Calc BC would be fine. HL math was explained as between calc AB and calc BC. So essentially easier than Calc BC. Guess that's not true...</p>
<p>i'm getting a C in BC Calc and was told that as long as i keep my other grades up, i should be fine (so you're definitely fine because all your other grades are good), especially since it's BC Calc. HL math = BC Calc in my books...</p>
<p>There's multivariable calc and a bunch of other topics in HL. S's school likes kids who stop at BC Calc to take the Math SL -- more calc than they need for the SL, but they do GREAT on the exams.</p>
<p>That’s strange. The acceptance letters didn’t mention anything about keeping up your academic performance. It’s not a license to fail, but how could they possibly rescind you if they didn’t tell you in the letter that your acceptance is contingent on continued success in school?</p>
<p>Obviously we are all smart students and just because they didn’t explicitly state we need to keep our grades up doesn’t mean we don’t have to, haha, I am sure you could call them out on this though. Remember they also said our admissions weren’t based on numbers in the letter, and I think we can all agree GPA and SATs do play a factor.</p>
<p>That being said, I think as long as you continue to show effort in the courses and you proactively communicate with your counselor I wouldn’t be too worried. If it is any consolation, I was accepted with a D on my transcript so this isn’t necessarily a black and white issue.</p>