<p>Before I learned honors algebra II and honors chemistry weren't for me, I found 4 C's glaring me in the face from the last 2 marking periods and the threat of another pair coming my way. I'm working to change that and create an upward trend, but how badly does that kill my chances of getting into the college of my choice? I've been looking at colleges as high as BU, but now, I'm afraid it would be a futile effort just trying to apply. My freshman year is good, an unweighted GPA of 3.75 standing alone, but if I add my predictions for my sophomore year final grades, it's already dragged down to 3.15. And that's just being optimistic about them, not to mention that I heard freshman grades are pretty irrelevant in comparison to sophomore and junior grades. Assuming that I have solid extra-curriculars and get a good SAT score, will an upward trend of amazing junior and senior grades save me?</p>
<p>An upward trend always helps. Reverse course hard and fast. Get your mojo back in your Junior year. GL</p>
<p>I was a fantastic student Freshman year, and found that Sophomore year, Algebra II Honors would be my downfall (at least temporarily.) - I ended up with a 73 for the year and a GPA of a 3.50 (from what was initially a 3.65) - when Junior Year began, I turned all of it around. I devoted my time to studying, working hard, and getting the good grades I used to get. I remembered how exhilarating good grades are, and now, in the fourth quarter of Junior year, I pulled my GPA up from a 3.5 to a 3.7, which is projected to go up even moreso after this quarter ends. 
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<p>Its not too late. Trust me. Not all is lost. Show colleges that you can persevere and you’re determined. Dont let poor grades discourage you from trying in the future.</p>
<p>Thanks preamble, that makes me feel a lot better. Actually, I found out thanks to the honors system in my school I actually have a 4.07 GPA! There will just be some C’s in my transcript…</p>
<p>Thanks for the reassurance!</p>
<p>I got a C in Geometry sophomore year. Just turn it around junior year. Colleges like improvement.</p>