Transcript grades and admission probability

Colleges and Universities A-Z Dartmouth College
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<p>Hello, I am currently a sophomore in high school and my question concerns about the grades in 10th grade and their affect on admissions in future. During these years in high school I have been taking the most challenging courses (including AP courses and advanced math courses, I took every AP course offered in a certain grade level) and I have been always getting A's. This year I did the same but because of the hard pressure of work on the fist 9 weeks I had an A from AP Chemistry but there is a chance for me of having a B for the 2nd 9 weeks. Do you think this will affect much? </p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Don’t worry about your transcript that much. As long as you meet a certain threshold (which I’m sure you have), you should be fine. Throughout my high school career I have gained multiple Bs haha. Colleges look at you holistically, so your GPA is only one portion of the whole.</p>

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<p>"Do you think this will affect much? "</p>

<p>It will affect you as much as you believe that Dartmouth only accepts 4.0 students.</p>

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<p>Well as overall I have a rank of 3rd form 600 with my GPA. Also if I am not applying as a sophomore but as a junior with 4.0 GPA will my 10th grade GPA matter much?</p>

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<p>And besides I have other problems that I think it should be fair to look at. I have certain language barriers and I am not even familiar with the American college system.</p>

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<p>Current student who got in with a sub-4.0. Listen, please do not worry about the fact that you got 1 B your sophomore year. Admissions counselors see absolutely no difference between a 3.98 and a 4.0. Your rigor and advanced academics will speak for themselves, and no one cares that you got a B that one time. Move on, and keep up the hard work!</p>

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<p>If your GPA is very close to 4.0 e.g 3.95 and above, the B will not be the only deciding factor. There are still the SAT/ACT and essays to work on. Mark sure your EC is rich.</p>

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<p>Calm down, you are only in 10th grade - it is way too early to start worrying about these things. But if you must know, I don’t think a b in one class your sophomore year will kill you - if you are going to start worrying about college, worry about the sat and act. Personally, I think the act is easier, but you should try both.</p>