<p>Hi- I just got a message for Indiana University stating they had received and reviewed my application information. However, rather than giving an admissions decision, they stated they're "requesting additional academic information in order to maximize [my] potential for admission", in this case asking for my "1st marking period grades". Then they'll re-review my credentials and consider the "strength of the applicant pool". What does this mean for my chances? I have good ACT/SAT (32, 2130), and a strong weighted GPA, but I failed one class last year after a difficult transition between schools. This new development is making me very nervous!</p>
<p>IU probably just wants to see how you’re doing now, post-transition. The failure was a junior-year fluke, and they probably want strong first-quarter grades to confirm that the failure was just a fluke.</p>
<p>^ Exactly this.</p>
<p>I’d agree with that. Only one college asked for my S’ interim grades and our GC said he was likely in but they wanted to confirm that he was, well, not screwing up. He did ultimately get in.</p>
<p>It means they’re interested enough about you to ask, which is a good thing. </p>
<p>If they don’t ask, it’s either really good (“Wow, so impressive we don’t need further information!”) or really bad (Who does he think he’s kidding? No way!). Unfortunately, the response to both of the scenarios, not asking about your grades, looks the same either way, so asking is probably the more positive response.</p>
<p>Given your test scores and GPA, as long as your senior grades are looking good, I’d be hopeful.</p>
<p>It’s interesting though that they’re asking for quarter grades…at our school, only semester grades are official. Be hopeful!</p>