SPS just sent out an email with all information needed for incoming students. In this email they explained the protocol for sending in final transcripts. The email said that any decline in academic performance could be grounds for re-evaluation of your application and possibly revocation of admission. How significant does the decline have to be to warrant this? For example if your grade drops from an A to a low B will they revoke your admission? Any input from current students at SPS or their parents would be much appreciated.
I doubt that a grade drop from an A to a B would be the sole reason for revaluation of your app and possible rejection… Anyways, tagging @GoatMama in case she has any insight as a SPS parent.
No one will revoke your admission for having a B. If you get more serious forms of “senioritis” though, with truly bad grades or, God forbid, disciplinary action, you may be on a thin limb.
FYI, this is standard for all boarding schools (and colleges). Basically, it means don’t get a D, although a string of C’s will be problematic. B’s are fine.
Not “may,” but “will” However, to be clear, we’re talking very serious disciplinary action like academic dishonesty, not a detention for showing up late to class.
I have no inside knowledge, and defer to the posters above who apparently do, but I would imagine that revoking an acceptance every time a student drops a grade from an A to a B would create havoc for the schools. The schools appear to put significant time and effort in building their classes with a student body that is balanced in a very intentional manner. If for every student who experiences a grade drop from an A to a B, admission is revoked, the schools will then have to look for a suitable replacement from the pool of wait listed students, students who have likely moved on to other schools. And there are likely other logistical matters that will be thrown into disarray, such as roommate matching, class assignments, etc.
Also, remember that the schools had direct input from your current teachers and access to years worth of grades. It’s hard to imagine that dropping an A to a B would outweigh all of that evidence about your character and potential. I have to think that what they are really concerned about evidence that suggests that you have fundamentally changed your trajectory, as opposed to merely having a minor misstep.