<p>Our school's "1st semester" ends in mid-late October, just when the apps for ED (early decision) are due.</p>
<p>This being said, for colleges that I apply early decision for, will they see and evaluate my 1st semester senior grades along with my freshman - junior GPA?</p>
<p>Yes, likely most schools will ask to see these for ED applicants. Adcoms in smaller schools, with relationships with their regional HS GC’s will certainly go out of their way to request these, especially for students they are considering admitting. I am not sure that a student with gpa 2.8, SAT 1050 will have the Brown U adcom calling to get senior first term grades. Our HS automatically sends senior midterms to all ED places where our students have applied. In most cases, it helps more than it hurts, as most students’ sprint out of the gate senior year is quite good (it is the end of the marathon senior year that some students falter…)</p>