i was wondering how crucial senior year grades are for admissions into ca schools? i am a straight a student and may end first semester of senior year with 2 Bs in incredibly hard AP classes. will admissions see the rigor of my schedule and take into account all the stuff going on in my life or will the 2 Bs ruin my chances of getting in?
It will depend upon the schools you applied. Private schools usually ask for Mid-year transcripts and a few B’s will not hurt your chances. The UC’s and Cal States do not consider Senior grades for admission purposes but Senior grades will be used to maintain your provisional admission. Again a few B’s will not hurt you. The general rule of thumb is no D’s or F’s Senior year.
i applied to no private schools. thank you!
You should be fine then so no worries. Just keep up your grades.
If you are on the borderline, in January, some of the UC’s might request supplemental information from you. The request may ask for your fall senior courses and grades and additional questions to respond to.