<p>My first semester grades were all B's and higher, but AP Government and Politics came out to be....a 67.</p>
<p>I got deferred from a few schools. Should I expect rejection letters from most schools now? Would appreciate honesty and not patronage, though some would be nice!</p>
<p>Probably depends what colleges they were.
But ouch, a 67? How did that happen?</p>
<p>Right now, the only colleges that you know for sure that it would hurt are the ones that would ask for mid-term grades. The deferred schools usually ask for mid-terms. If there was some unusual circumstance for the grade (sickness, family issue, etc) make sure you provide that information too.</p>
<p>For your acceptance letters, most will have some fine print to the effect of maintaining your academics. I have seen on CC, where some have posted maintaining a 3.0. Check out the admission page for the colleges where you applied. The higher selective the college, the more impact it will have.</p>
<p>Halcyonheather: The 67 was due to there being two tests in the quarter which I did poorly on both (speaks for itself). I’m really scared since it’s an AP class, and well, I should be excelling in that.</p>
<p>Goodgig: All of my colleges ask for a mid-year besides for one (which I did ED II); however, regardless of the college policy my school is sending it to all the schools which I’ve applied. I got into a few, but those aren’t my top choices. I’m just afraid that upon review that’ll stick out. Do you think I should send an e-mail before they ask what happened, or wait for them to ask me? I’m also afraid that sending an e-mail will bring it to their attention!</p>
<p>That is a tough one. If I had a school that I really wanted to attend and I have already built up some sort of relationship with my admission representative (email, phone, etc), I would probably give them a head’s up; and I would try and speak to them on the phone first and then follow up with an email. Also, call the school(s) and ask the admission office how the typically handle these things. You don’t have to give your name and you would not be the first person in this situation. Good luck!</p>