<p>I got straight A's my freshman year and I got all A's the first semester of sophomore year. But for 2nd semester of my sophomore year, I got one B in Precalculus Honors. How much will this B matter in college admissions, particularly to top colleges?</p>
<p>What will they think about this B in an honors class in terms of A's in the AP classes I also took this year? Any advice moving forward would be helpful.</p>
<p>Do you think that the only acceptees to top schools have 4.0s? That is your answer.</p>
<p>Better start looking at your local community colleges</p>
<p>Etuck is right.</p>
<p>In retrospect, I know it sounds silly. I realize that there are students who have lower grades than I do and would love to be in my position but I know the admission process is very competitive right now and I’d like to know what I can do in order to still be a viable applicant. I just don’t want them to think I slacked off considering it’s second semester.</p>
<p>@T26E4 Well, of course not. I know 4.0s get rejected but obviously an A is better than getting a B. I suppose you’re trying to say that it really doesn’t matter that much?</p>
<p>@Etuck I know this is CC and your answer was inevitable but honest suggestions would be nice.</p>
<p>“I suppose you’re trying to say that it really doesn’t matter that much?” Correct. One B alone will not get you rejected or admitted to any top-tier school.</p>
<p>One B won’t hurt but make sure you do well in Junior year. I think Junior is the worst, so many things to do, so little time for everybody.</p>
<p>ok i’ll take that into consideration. do you think I still have a shot at becoming valedictorian though? (I was second before the B) my UW GPA might drop to a 3.9 I’m guessing?</p>
<p>You have to rely on others slipping up if you were #2 then get a B. You’ll probably fall back 3 or 4 spots assuming the others behind you got all A’s. Our Val this year got all A’s all 4 years in HS. Rest assured you can still get into an ivy/top school without being a val/sal.</p>
<p>We have no way of determining your chances at Valedictorian…</p>