<p>Hello CC! I got into Michigan State University, but it's the last marking period and I think I have a D in AP calculus AB. The rest of my grades seem stellar not super amazing.</p>
<p>Psychology - B
AP Biology - B
English - A-B
AP Calculus - D
(Grades based on what I've seen so far)</p>
<p>There is no chance I can bring the grade up by the AP exam date because it looks like there is no more tests or quizzes in the schedule. I already gave them the deposit money and applied for the academic orientation program. Is there a chance I can be revoked from my admission? I know most students in my situation write a letter to the admissions board, but what do I write? and how soon should I send the letter?</p>
<p>Zoology. Now I’m worried. We haven’t got our report cards yet should I call the school right now? Picking this subject was a step up. I had carried Cs in regular precalculus classes and I challenged myself on AP calculus AB.</p>
<p>Schools don’t generally share their revocation standards because otherwise people would engineer their effort to meet the minimum. Its usually on a case by case basis.</p>
<p>You may want to report your situation and offer to retake beginning calc over the summer (perhaps at a local college or if necessary, start at Michigan State early). This would show you take responsibility for not meeting the challenge and you want to get started on catching up.</p>
<p>I do not believe you will be revoked because of a few things.</p>
<p>First, your application was accepted with C’s in REGULAR precalculus–the fact that you took AP calculus your senior year was probably also factored into your acceptance.</p>
<p>Remember, in terms of weight, may high schools evaluate that D as a C (+10 points to the average and also +1.0 to the GPA?). I do not believe you will be revoked, especially, because you must not have dropped from an A to that D!</p>
<p>I would not be too concerned, but should you be, please write a letter of some sort stating your concerns.</p>
<p>To jerz: Thank you! That is a really good idea. I think I’ll sign up for calculus at a community college over the summer.
To Red: Thank Red I guess I’m less worried now, but still it is possible you never know. But do I just write a letter telling them I have a D? And when should I send the letter?</p>
<p>Slowpoke, don’t sign up without checking with Michigan State first. Some colleges will consider you a transfer student if you enter with any credits taken AFTER graduation so be careful. Make the offer to Michigan State (to retake over the summer) to show your willingness and if they want you to do it, find out what options you have (as to where to take the course). I suggest you email them so you have it in writing (instead of a phone call).</p>
<p>I talked to my college counselor and she was sure I wasn’t going to be rescinded as long as I send a letter. I told her that I had significantly more absences like (4) during the last quarter due to sickness and not senioritis. So can someone tell me if this is “letter” is informal and just more like a note rather than an actual letter?</p>
<p>I’d suggest calling first, because it’s quicker than writing a letter, and somebody in the admissions office would be able to tell you exactly what you will or won’t have to do.</p>