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Wow...I'm really sorry. My friend was on my computer and she used my CC account. I really sounded like a rude person on those last 2 posts...but they weren't me I promise! I had no idea my friend was going on my CC account</p>
<p>If you don't believe me, then don't, but I feel really bad misspriss, because I didn't say those things! So please don't be mad at me!
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<p>You're a classic Jekyll & Hyde, tessa.</p>
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hey, i got multiple C's. A single C won't keep you out.
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<p>Yes...a single C may not keep you out, but the issue is that the OP has a downward trend in terms of grades. For someone who received straight A's freshman and sophomore years to get several B's and a C for a final grade may likely have drastically reduced his/her chances. It would be more understandable if those low grades were in freshman year, but in the OP's case, I think the situation is pretty bad.</p>
<p>Yes, I too was concerned about my downward trend so I signed up for college classes this summer. I'm hoping to get As in all five classes so that those As will be the most recent grades on my transcript. Maybe that'll better my situation?</p>
<p>It certainly won't hurt. Nevertheless, getting good IB scores (like Denzera suggested) would probably be one of the best ways to alleviate your situation.</p>
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Yes, I too was concerned about my downward trend so I signed up for college classes this summer. I'm hoping to get As in all five classes so that those As will be the most recent grades on my transcript. Maybe that'll better my situation?
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<p>Not really. Columbia admits largely do interesting and impressive non-classroom things during their summers; they do not spend their summer trying to save their crappy GPAs.</p>
<p>C02, all you're doing is bolstering the arguments of those who keep complaining that you gratuitously insult people on these boards. Seriously, was that necessary? Did you even think about whether the comment was necessary before posting it?</p>
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excuse me, but i don't think a 3.92 unweighted (in IB no less) is a "crappy GPA".
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<p>You undoubtedly have a crappy GPA for junior year, the year that matters the most. That's what you're trying to salvage; no?</p>
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Seriously, was that necessary? Did you even think about whether the comment was necessary before posting it?
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<p>Actually, it's necessary for people to realize that spending one's summer in the classroom trying to improve one's grades because they're likely not good enough for Columbia isn't the recipe to get into Columbia, and to realize that Columbia values interesting summer experiences over taking run-of-the-mill classes.</p>
<p>I'm taking classes that I'm interested in, not stupid ones in which I can earn an "easy A". I've done summer programs (eg. Duke TiP, NYLF, etc.) for the past 4 summers and I decided to stay at home for once. I'm spending my summer working at my job and showing my academic interests by taking college-level classes in subjects not offered at my high school. I don't think admissions committees will look down upon that.
I know you guys are trying to be realistic with me (and I totally appreciate that), but I'm getting tired of this constant negativity coming from certain people. All I wanted to know was if a single C on my transcript would ruin my chances at getting into Columbia. Maybe I shouldn't have given extra details in my initial post. All that did was spawn criticisms about how easy of a class Math Methods is, how I'm not a good student, etc. So thank you to the few of you that actually answered my question instead of attacking me and some of the things that I have said.</p>
<p>Goyoungha, thanks for the lecture; I appreciate it despite its inaccuracy. But that's not what's at issue here....</p>
<p>Misspriss, I got multiple Cs, some junior year, and rode a decreasing GPA trend that culminated in a less than spectacular senior GPA. Don't be so discouraged about the past semester, or by the posters who harbor an unjustified amount of self-regard, stemming mainly, I presume yet regret, from their status as former or current Columbians. But now I'm indulging in the sorts of wandering thoughts that led to that carelessly decreasing GPA...</p>
<p>Please, though, make sure to do something interesting over the summer (viz., do stand up comedy... organize a soup kitchen...intern for the local paper--taking college courses over the summer isn't "bad" but there are more dynamic options).</p>
<p>Gatsby, if you were admitted with that record...then I can only say that you were an exception. Unfortunately, exceptions do not constitute the norm, so it would be wrong to have the OP think that just because YOU were able to get admitted to Columbia with multiple C's (with a downward trend) doesn't mean she will likely be. Considering that the OP's tread is entitled "Will a C really ruin me?" and I stated that it would reduce her chances, I don't see why you think I was not addressing the problem...nor do I understand why you think my post was inaccurate. Worse grades = lower odds. It's as simple as that.</p>
<p>Please, goyoungha, spare me the condescension. Misspriss wanted some reassurance and I provided her with some, I hope, by furnishing myself as an example. Leave it at that.</p>
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Please, goyoungha, spare me the condescension. Misspriss wanted some reassurance and I provided her with some, I hope, by furnishing myself as an example. Leave it at that.
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<p>I prefer reality and numbers over "reassurance" and "hope."</p>
<p>dont let anyone here deter you from applying. you got a C. its over. just follow your interests and strengths this summer, apply, and see what the admissions committee thinks. the process can be quite subjective sometimes. besides, its all you can do.</p>