Scared of getting rescinded, might just be paranoid. Please help!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Chicago ✅
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<p>Hi all!</p>

<p>So I was admitted EA to the University of Chicago and committed almost on the spot. It was my first choice school and really the only one I could see myself at in the fall. I'm over the moon still, but I'm terrified that my semester grades are going to ruin it for me.</p>

<p>I was admitted to UChi with an unweighted 3.75 and a weighted 4.2, although I got an unweighted 4.0 first semester this year. My school does this thing where in AP classes second semester there are only a handful of tests (usually 1-3) and the majority of the grade is based off of a cumulative project. Due to a number of factors, mainly a huge increase in fighting/stress in my home, I wasn't able to focus as much attention on my AP Bio final project as I'd like to. This class, which was previously my highest grade, is now borderline B/C range due to the botched project.</p>

<p>There won't be any chances to increase my grade until the semester final in June, which is not nearly as heavily weighted as this project was. If worst comes to worst, I'll finish out the year with a C in AP Bio and one or two B's, probably in AP Spanish and/or regular Physics (both are currently borderline As). My remaining three classes I have solid A's in, and I'm also taking Calculus BC outside of school.</p>

<p>I'm just scared they'll find some way to rescind me. I have evidence that things have gone badly in my family recently, we've all entered into family therapy, etc. I'm just not sure it'll be enough if the admissions officers do decide to revoke my acceptance. I feel terrible thinking about how my family problems will affect school when I should really be focusing my energy on being positive and helping to remedy them. I don't want to seem like all I care about is academia but this is a very big accomplishment for me and I'd hate to see it go down the drain.</p>

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<p>HAHAHA you think that 2 B’s and a C are going to get you rescinded?
Don’t worry, UChicago has better things to worry about.
Lot’s of students are accepted with plenty of Bs and even some Cs on their transcripts to begin with.
Avoid getting straight Cs, or any Ds or Fs, and above all, avoid getting any criminal charges (this one is probably most important…), and see you in the fall! Actually I wont be here anymore, but welcome anyway! </p>

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<p>Congrats on getting in! As long as you graduate high school, don’t do anything immoral don’t get arrested for anything you’ll almost certainly be fine. Even assuming you got straight C’s for your entire 2nd semester your GPAs probably still gonna be at a minimum in the B+ (3.0 - 3.3) range unweighted. Don’t worry about the rescinding at all, do your best at school and enjoy your time with your family.</p>

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<p>No worry here.</p>

<p>Usually the school which has accepted a student gives warning before rescinding its decision. If you get the warning (not likely) you should ask your counselor to write to the school explaining your story.</p>

<p>But please be focused and work hard in the second semester and try not to get more Cs or even Bs - your UW GPA is not very high to give you much cushion IMO.</p>

<p>You will be fine if you stay focused.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>I told my admissions rep that I have a D in AP Physics (it’s now a B, but still), and he said that although I should try to bring my grade up, UChicago doesn’t rescind as a general rule. If you were legitimately failing half of your classes, that might be a different story, but you shouldn’t worry about your situation.</p>