<p>I got in early, and I'm wondering what kind of grades I need to keep so that Caltech won't rescind my acceptance.</p>
<p>Right now I have all A's I'm pretty sure, but I never know what might happen... (I'm not like trying to see the lowest grade I can keep or anything, I'm just worried what will happen if I somehow slip up on midterms or big projects.)</p>
<p>Don't get, like, straight Ds and you should be fine :p They don't unaccept you for normal senioritis ;)</p>
<p>C's in math/science would be bad... C's in general, try to avoid. I've not heard of acceptances being rescinded for normal slippage... (not a guarantee that this doesn't happen). So yeah, try and be reasonable and not generate a report card that would raise eyebrows.</p>
<p>Does Caltech look down upon dropping classes in the final semester? My AP Physics class is a total waste of time and I have looked forward to dropping it, but my counselor informed me it would look bad. Do colleges, especially strong, science-oriented schools like Caltech, care if I drop AP Physics? Even considering I put Physics as my tentative but anticipated major?</p>
<p>isnt physics a requirement? Im assuming you took regular physics if youve fulfilled it.</p>
<p>I'd recommend calling the admissions office main number (which you can find at admissions.caltech.edu) and asking an admissions staff member about dropping physics. I don't quite feel comfortable telling you it won't have an effect, so it's best to make sure before doing something possibly stupid.</p>
<p>And you could try an online physics course at epgy.stanford.edu</p>
<p>What about switching down a level (like honors to regular) in a humanities class after midterms? I'm really overwhelmed, and it's something I'd have done in an instant last year, but I'm worried that switching classes now will look like all I cared about was college. Really, I just want time to focus on math/take a second (required) English course/sleep, but...
(I've applied regular, and perhaps worries of acceptance being <em>rescinded</em> are overoptimistic, but hey--a girl can dream.)</p>
<p>Switching down to a regular humanities class would typically not be seen as so bad by Caltech if the idea was to leave more room for the classes you really love. Once again, check with the office so have a formal confirmation, but I think here I think it would probably be okay.</p>
<p>Re my previous message, and more generally: I just want to make clear that any student whose schedule deviates from that which was indicated in their application should get prior permission from the admissions office before dropping a course. (Such permission can be given, when there is a good reason, but is not given frivolously.)</p>
<p>Your final transcripts are reviewed each summer, and any deviations from what you've told us you're taking will be flagged. It has definitely happened that there have been serious concerns about a change in grades, and EA admits are held to a higher standard with midyear grades. Small deviations will probably not result in rescinded acceptances, but if you expect a significant change in your grades, you should be concerned about your offer at Caltech and elsewhere, and keep in touch with your Caltech admissions counselor (whose number you can find on the main website, or by calling the main office) regarding developments that may cause concern.</p>
<p>So, recap: You should ALWAYS have an official conversation with the admissions office before any significant changes happen in your schedule or with your grades (needless to say, message boards don't count). If something may become an issue, don't wait for us to contact you -- that would be waiting much too long.</p>
<p>What if I get a B in English on my midyear report? Would that likely result in rescinding?</p>
<p>Also, if I get Intel STS semifinalist (or even finalist), would that prevent rescinding?</p>
<p>lol one B, especially in English, should not cause a rescinding of your acceptance. Especially when research has apparently been taking up a lot of your time.</p>
<p>lol @ Frank. Was that a serious question?</p>
<p>lol. Actually, I think I have around a 50% chance of getting a B, and 50% chance of getting a 93. Yes, I'm kinda paranoid. But I'd rather be paranoid than rescinded.</p>
<p>No rescinding for one B in English :)</p>
<p>What if you get senioritis your second semester only and get B's in English and Chem (AP's)?</p>
<p>OK, listen.</p>
<p>EVERYONE GETS SENIORITIS SECOND SEMESTER. A "B" WILL NOT KILL YOU AT ANY COLLEGE. EVEN A "C" OR A "D" MIGHT NOT GET YOU UN-ACCEPTED. STOP BEING CHRONIC ACHIEVERS WORRIED ABOUT TWO "B"s! :)</p>
<p>Now whatever I say someone will do the +epsilon thing and say well what if you get 3 B's? And next it'll be, what about 2 B's and a C?</p>
<p>So let's be reasonable here: a slight drop in a class or two won't hurt. A significant change suggesting that you decided to slack off after getting into school would raise eyebrows.</p>
<p>multiple Cs or a single D</p>
<p>haha i love how we want exact grade numbers...</p>