Can I get into HYPSM if I am about to get a 6/7 in my sophomore extended math class?
I’m an international applicant and I’m Asian. I want to do biomedical engineering so I think this 6/7 in my MYP class will be a critical hit 
Will I still have chances of getting into HYPSM ?
My ECs show interest in medicine and science although I do not have any major awards.
My freshman year grades were a 7/7 in all subjects and my grades for this semester of sophomore year is currently all 7/7 except for math, which is probably a 6 because of an essay we had to write
I do not have any knowledge on the application process of international students, so I’m not really sure what a 6/7 relates too in terms of grades (I’m assuming it’s a D or C, but feel free to correct me). What I will say is that you are a sophomore which means you have a whole two years to not only raise your GPA but also work on the awards that you’ve mentioned for your EC. Two years is a lot of time to raise your GPA as well as continue with your ECs.
Just try to focus on doing as well as you can in this class as well as other classes, there’s still a lot you can do before you’re going to apply to HYPSM
@itsintheprocess 7/7 is a A/A+ and a 6/7 is a high B+/lowA-
@Brian1025 a B+/low A- will not ruin your chances if your other grades are in the 6/7 or 7/7 range. Having one B+ in highschool isn’t going to crush your chances of admission. GPA is only one factor these schools look at. You will still have a chance at these schools with a B+ or an A-.
If you get rejected, it will not because you got one 6 in any class. For HYPMS and its peers, grades are important, but are only one part of the application. You also need strong standardized test scores, ECs, essays, and recommendations.
I haven’t taken the SAT yet but my PSAT score was a 1490, which I achieved with no preparation and only one practice test. I have another thread but not many responses are accumulating. How do you think I should prepare for a 1550+ on the March SAT ?
@Brian1025 I would recommend getting a practice book/ review book. I found the one from the college board the most useful. If you can’t afford to buy a review book, check with your local library and see if they have any you can check out. If neither of these options work I recommend going to Khan academy and using their practice tests. My advice would to take as many practice tests as possible and see if you can find commonalities in your mistakes. From there focus on ways to improve.