Should I send my quarter grades even though I am not asked to send one?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi guys! I applied Bryn Mawr College as ED1 and anxiously waiting for the results.</p>

<p>I heard that when the admissions officer ask a student's quarter grade, that means the student is on the border line of the acceptance and denial. I asked my guidance counselor if they asked mine, but they didn't and she was asking me if I want her to send my grades to the BMC office.
Would that be a good idea if I send my quarter grades when I am not asked to?
The thing is my gpa is sort of low (UW 3.34, W 3.78...) and I am an ASIAN!!!! my race bothers me so much. it feels like I am supposed to have better grades. but I got straight As for the 1st quarter of my senior year.
If I send the grades, I will also include a cover letter kind of thing that explains my efforts and hardworking. </p>

<p>What do you guys think??</p>

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<p>Your guidance counselor should send the first quarter transcript. I see no reason not to have her do that. It’s a pretty normal thing for EA/ED applications. And as you point out, it strengthens your applications to show this upward trend.</p>

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<p>Since your quater grades are strong and show improvement toward your GPA, ask your GC to send. You can write a brief email alerting your admissions rep to be on the look out. </p>