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Pre-College Topics High School Life
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<p>Just curious....</p>

<p>which one looks better? A transcript with straight A's throughout high school or a transcript with improving grades....for example:</p>

<p>Transcript A:
Freshmen year - junior year: straight A's with the most challenging classes.</p>

<p>Transcript B:
Freshmen Year:
First Semester: A,A,A,A,A, B, C
Second Semester: A,A,A,A,A,A,B</p>

<p>Sophomore Year:
First Semester:A,A,A,A,A,A,B
Second Semester: A,A,A,A,A,A,A,</p>

<p>Junior Year:
First Semester: A,A,A,B,B,B
Second Semester: A,A,A,A,A,B</p>

<p>By the way, as you might've guessed already, Transcript B is mine :)</p>

<p>So, should I even aim for ivies or no?</p>

<p>honest opinion appreciated....</p>

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<p>please.........any comment would be appreciated!!!!!!</p>

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<p>I personally think Transcript B looks better, it makes you look more human. If I was a college admissions rep, I'd like B better because I know you have a beating heart and aren't some kind of machine. :D But that's just me.</p>

<p>I'd say either one has about equal chances, maybe Transcript A is a little better. But with the Ivies it's impossible to predict.</p>

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<p>thanks ReninDetroit, anyone else?</p>

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<p>definately.. there is nothing wrong with Bs unless there is an excess of them. and i agree with Renin 1000%.</p>

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<p>Transcript A might look better but the impact in admissions is going to depend on the school you go to. If your school has the majority of students making straight-A's, then transcript B will put you at a disadvantage. Same thing is true if transcript B puts you in the bottom half or quarters or whatever of your class. At most high schools, transcript B, along with a pretty good rank will not hurt you for admissions.</p>

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<p>I agree with tanman, transcript A is far more preferable if you want to get into Ivy. Improvement is good, but not as good as a perfect record.</p>

<p>Haha...looks human. So what are you saying? You can't be smart and human?</p>