So, I have a problem.

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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Hi. I’m a freshman in High School and I haven’t been doing so well this semester. Because of the virus, the grades this semester will only be our third marking period; the fourth one won’t be taken into account. I did not do so hot on my third marking period.
Anyways, I know I didn’t do so well this year, but if I work extremely hard as a sophomore, junior, and senior, is there a chance I will be able to make it into good schools?

I want to major in Biomedical Engineering on a pre-med track, and I’m wanting to go to University of Virginia (in-state).

Here are my grades for this year:

Algebra 1 - A (4.0)
Geometry - A (4.0)
Algebra 2 - B+ (3.3)
Health & PE - A+ (4.0)
German 1 - A (4.0)
German 2 - B+ (3.3)
German 3 - B (3.0)
Biomedical Science - A (4.0)
Honors English 10 - A+ (4.0)
AP Human Geography - B+ (4.3)
Chemistry - A- (3.7)

2

You’re overreacting. A B isn’t going to ruin your chances at college. Not only that, most schools are changing their grading systems, so hundreds (if not thousands) of students are likely in your situation.

3

Do you think it would be beneficial for me to expunge German 3 (my lowest grade) and take it after school next year?

4

I would not retake a course for which you earned a B, if that is even allowed. Your grades are fine and you have room for an upward trend as you advance through HS.

5

Retaking a class where you received a B would look like you are grade grubbing which would give a worse impression than the original B grade.