<p>how badly do you think i can slack off for the rest of the year now that i was accepted ED. my friend who is going to swarthmore says ~1 GPA point as pushing it. anyone have any info on this?</p>
<p>i called and they said to simply maintain 2.0.</p>
<p>boxcarton, seriously? That doesn't sound right...</p>
<p>2.0. hmmm..... I dont know. that seems extremely low. did they really tell you that?</p>
<p>All I can do is quote the letter I received from JHU in May of 1972 when I had slacked off significantly after receiving my admittance (and yes, I do remember it by heart some 30+ years later):</p>
<p>"Since you have been accepted contingent upon continued academic success, please contact this office immediately concerning your third quarter grades."</p>
<p>I don't recommend slacking off.</p>
<p>ok no offence 1972 and 2004 are different. Dude get bs or cs in all your classes, cant you do that?></p>
<p>"ok no offence 1972 and 2004 are different. Dude get bs or cs in all your classes, cant you do that?"</p>
<p>This attitude is why, every year, students get their admission revoked. Last year our valedictorian (1600 SAT) had his admission to UNC (in-state) revoked after he got B's in all his classes. He normally got A's in his classes, and UNC realized he "slacked off." You've worked for twelve and a half years...Why mess it up now? Don't slack off. If you absolutely feel you must, DO NOT drop more 0.25-0.4 unweighted.</p>
<p>I would actually like to know JHU's official policy, in writing if possible (ie on their website).
I'm not planning to slack off.</p>
<p>you wont believe what they say on phone?</p>
<p>mootmom, what kind of grades did you get? and what ended up happening?</p>
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<p>haha, I have to agree with nomad. that was 32 years ago...that is a big difference, come on. anyways, I still wouldn't recommend that you slackoff. let's say you were waitlisted and still plan to go if you are given a spot in July. i was told they'd probably want to see your 2nd semester grades, sooo...don't slack off! besides, most teachers know seniors slackoff in general, especially towards the end. I for one prolly will slackoff a little but it might be balanced by the fact my classes won't be as hard grade-wise b/c 2nd semester is primarily for getting ready for IB exams in May.</p>
<p>seriously those Ib tests are going to be a pain in the butt</p>