<p>So during my freshman, sophomore, and junior years...I didn't do so well in school. I didn't take many APs or honors, and my GPA was around a 3.5. However, this year, I'm taking 4 APs and one honors class, and my Q1 grades are unusually good (3.8ish).<br>
Will colleges think that I've been lazy for the past three years and only started trying in school now to impress them?</p>
<p>uh.</p>
<p>yes. getting good grades is very bad. colleges hate when you get good grades.</p>
<p>Of course not. Upward trending grades are always a plus…ALWAYS. This is one thing you can count on during admissions. Perhaps one of the only sure things.</p>
<p>^TITCR.</p>
<p>A 3.5 isn’t even bad in and of itself (ahhh I hate that phrase so much), and the upward trend can only help you.</p>
<p>Yeah a 3.5 isn’t bad at all unless you’re applying to Harvard or other Ivies. My GPA is a 2.4 for the same reason as you, but so far senior year my GPA is a 3.8. I am SCREWED; the only thing saving me is a 31 ACT and application essays.</p>