Will a C in AP Physics B Kill Me for Vanderbilt?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a senior this year and have a C in AP Physics B, but I'm taking 5 other APs and have 3 As and 2 Bs (European History, U.S. History, Statistics, Human Geography, Literature) as well as taking Honors Debate IV which is an A. I will have graduated with 12 APs (1 sophomore year, 5 junior year). </p>

<p>I have a 33 ACT with a 10 essay and good ECs, so I've been told (multiple presidencies, multiple awards won, multiple medical internships).</p>

<p>I'm ranked 8/450 in my class...to put this in perspective, no one in the top 10 of my class has straight As this year (our valedictorian has 3 Bs, including AP Physics and our Salutatorian 2 Bs), so we're one of the top ranked schools in NC. </p>

<p>My letters of recommendation are VERY good (I've read them) and my essay is solid (major shift that occurred in my life that got me on track).</p>

<p>My concern is that I won't get into Vanderbilt RD to their College of Arts and Sciences because of this one C.</p>

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<p>No. One C will not kill you since your other grades are comparatively stellar.</p>

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<p>No worries.</p>

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<p>Alright haha that makes me feel better. I just hear horror stories of people with 4.0s getting deferred and I reallyyyyy don’t want one C to kill me.</p>

<p>Does anyone else have any input? I’ll chance back!</p>

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<p>I’ll have to reiterate what I have posted on others’ threads. As long as you are past a certain academic threshold, meaning you demonstrate you can successfully handle the coursework, you’re fine. At this point, adcoms are much more lenient on your essays and your extracurriculars and how passionate you truly are about your future/their college. Of course, academic prowess still can come into play, but in less of a fashion as the preconceived notions instilled in most people. This is the reason why 2400 SAT’s and 4.0 GPA’s are rejected from top schools every year while comparatively academically “weak” candidates are accepted. </p>

<p>Hope this helps to ease some nerves.</p>

<p>JD</p>

<p>Chance me back, greatly appreciated.</p>

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<p>Thank you JudgementDay! I chanced you back :)</p>

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<p>Anyone else? I’ll chance back!</p>

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<p>Bumpppp I’ll chance back!</p>

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<p>Once again, a shameless bump :(</p>

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<p>@OP</p>

<p>I believe the original purpose of this thread has been fulfilled, meaning you attained an answer for your inquiry about the deficient grade. In order to create a more visually appealing thread, title it “chances please”, or the like. </p>

<p>Hope this helps,</p>

<p>JD</p>

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<p>^ Jimmy :D</p>

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<p>^ HEY MAYA!!</p>

<p>I have to go to bed now 12:41am gahh :(</p>

<p>TTYL!!!</p>

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<p>HEY guess what. Correction: The salutatorian has only one B :)</p>

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<p>Haha my mistake! You finally got that A in AP Gov :slight_smile: I’m so proud of you!</p>