Senior year grades dropping

Applying to College
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Hi-

Im very nervous about my senior grades because before this semester, my cumulative GPA was a 3.6 and I had a 3.65 junior year. But during my week of mid-year exams, I was very ill and it cost me may of my grades, dropping my gpa from a 3.7 during the first quarter to almost a 3.3(mid way through 1st semester) in the 2nd quarter(end of 1st semester). My ED ll school are going to get both, but I have been so worried that I would not be considered for admissions anymore after this. Should I contact my ED ll school about what happened before my counselor sends over my mid-year grades and notify them about my situation? Or should I refrain from contacting my ED ll school at all unless they reach out to me.

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But during my week of mid-year exams, I was very ill and it cost me many of my grades **

3

If you missed a lot of school due to a significant illness you can ask your guidance counselor to mention it in a note with your mid-year transcript. Otherwise I would not mention it – would sound like an excuse more than anything else.

4

Yes you should ask your guidance counselor to contact the school to let them know about your illness and that you have rebounded.

5

That is what I would advise you.