<p>I got into Miami of Ohio early decision, so I'm done right? Oh no, grades... well mine are always usually good B's with an A or two, but now this semester I fell apart, I took my first AP class, and it murdered me, what are the chances of Miami rescinding their decision? Will it be harder because I did do ED?
Class's right now
English - B
Urban Studies - A
AP Calc - D
Physics - B
Auto's 2 - A
Honors gym - A yeah yeah, but hey it counts towards honors credit! :)</p>
<p>Also would it be better to drop AP calc and pick up a math class that I KNOW i would get an A in?</p>
<p>Honestly, I don’t think they’d rescind their decision for one D, although I would definitely try to pull it up to AT LEAST a C, hopefully a B. Is it Calc BC or AB? Perhaps if it’s BC, then you could drop to AB, which would be a bit easier.</p>
<p>I think I’d do an honest assessment of that AP Calc class. IS there any hope that life is going to get better in there? If not, then switching to another math class sounds like a smart choice. If you can put your finger on the problem (eg: I never got homework turned in but I can fix that) then there’s reason to stay. If it’s just not working, then almost anything would be better IMHO</p>
<p>Check what their letter of acceptance says before you consider dropping the class. Often it will say something to the effect “admitted so long as program of studies, or academic track, or courses, remain the same”</p>
<p>I think it makes more sense to work very hard (see when teacher can provide extra help or get a tutor) and improve the grade instead of dropping the class.</p>
<p>In my opinion, depending on how the letter is worded, dropping the class might be riskier than a D.</p>
<p>it did say something about how they are waiting for my senior grades as well
I am in AB calc, and it’s just really hard, ive done all the hw and seen my teacher for help but nothing</p>
<p>Most colleges expect you to maintain the same rigor in your academic courses, so changing to an easier math class could actually harm you. I’d say keep the class and get it up to a C. If that’s absolutely impossible, than it’s probably better to switch, though I imagine you and/or your GC will have some explaining to do.</p>
<p>I think that you do have some cause for concern. Why chance it?</p>
<p>Admissions are always contingent upon maintaining your grades. You did not maintain your grades. They have cause to break their contract. They most likely will not. However, some schools (such as University of California) do rescind for a D. </p>
<p>I think that you need to run this to ground. </p>
<p>I would call them immediately, talk to someone about the grade, dropping the class, switching the class etc. What do they recommend that you to do to maintain your admission. While there is still time to apply to other places, ask if they can confirm in writing that your admission will not be rescinded for that D. If they are going to rescind, then you need to know now! If you ask in good faith and they won’t confirm, then I don’t think the acceptance is confirmed and you have an even greater reason to worry. </p>
<p>In that case talk to your guidance counselor about applying to another school that will accept you even with the D. She may not let you, but given the uncertainty, she might. I would assume that if they were going to rescind because of a mid-year D, that they would notify you before May 1 deposits are due.</p>
<p>As far as other teachers, there isnt any since only one does AB calc, I might look into a tutor but I’m not sure only because since I’ve been seeing the teacher one on one with minimal improvement, I don’t know if a tutor will. I think at this point I should go ahead as you said and email miami. If anyone has any ideas please help, either way I don’t like where this is going, and because it’d ED, I have already enrolled and have already put down my deposit; and they can rescind that?</p>
<p>Why don’t you call the college and speak with someone directly in the admission’s department? They can answer all of your questions as well as advise you on your situation. Rather than try to sort out possible scenarios, you’re much better off getting your answers directly from the college.</p>
<p>Maybe ask a classmate to work with you. Sometimes peer tutors have better success simply because they “teach” from a different point of view and/or their explanations make more sense.</p>
<p>No you should NOT email Miami. Admissions offices are notorious for ignoring emails. This situation is both urgent and definitely phone call worthy. Other schools in your state like Ohio State and Ohio University have deadlines of Feb 1. You need to take steps to resolve the situation NOW!</p>
<p>Also, go see your GC. </p>
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<p>They most certainly can. Get your head out of the sand and pick up the phone! You’ve already wasted a perfectly good business day yesterday. 10 days until Feb 1.</p>
<p>Also, figure out your backup schools and send your ACT NOW so that it gets there by Feb 1.</p>
<p>agree with ClassicRockerDad…call admissions…</p>
<p>But I have another perspective on this…no school “requires” AP courses; it looks like this is your only one this year…you tried, it didn’t work…can’t you just drop down to honors or regular? you’d still have the calc…no harm, no foul…</p>
<p>there are others who may disagree with this, but you were not accepted because you signed up for one AP course…or is MiamiOhio all of a sudden extremely competitive?</p>