Will having a B lower my chances considerably?

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<p>I think the B wont make a difference just try to do more extracirricular :)</p>

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<p>Dang, this is the same exact question I have. This thread was helpful :D</p>

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<p>So did anyone get in to Yale with all A’s?</p>

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<p>i got into yale with all a’s</p>

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<p>Thanks for your help, everyone! </p>

<p>Ok, so I have another question: Do colleges look at different test scores/grades for the same subjects and compare them? As in, I have a B+ in AP Calc but I got an 800 on SAT I Math. So what does that say? Or do they not even look for/consider anything like that?</p>

<p>Thanks again!</p>

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<p>ok, since all of your are talking about grades now, i got one really big question that i think your might not be able to answer…</p>

<p>In grade 10, i took my national examinations( im asian and international), and i failed my chinese examinations which is the toughest that a student can take owing to the fact that i was sick on the day of the examinations…During the preliminary examinations which is to gauge what you are likely to get, i got a A, so it came as a surprise when i saw the freaking B…Does that totally kill my chances or do i take the AP chinese or SAT Chinese which from many of my classmates view, is a total joke as everyone is confident that they can get a 5or a full 800 without even studying…</p>

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<p>“Do colleges look at different test scores/grades for the same subjects and compare them? As in, I have a B+ in AP Calc but I got an 800 on SAT I Math. So what does that say? Or do they not even look for/consider anything like that?”</p>

<p>They will definitely see; after all, teachers grade differently and such. If you got Bs all year for APUSH but then got a 5 on the exam, this might raise some eyebrows, maybe the teacher is a little harsh at grading. Remember, Yale adcoms look at the whole picture! However, Math on the SAT I is not really parallel to AP Calc since its wayy more basic, so I don’t know what to say for you…</p>

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<p>as a soon-to-be yale freshman with tons of friends who have been admitted to ivy leagues, i can tell you that when they want you, they WANT you and it matters little what else you do. i’ve got a friend who was admitted to harvard this year (NOT a URM, mind you) who had a 65 in ap calc on her midyear report. now if that doesnt say something about admissions, i dont know what does.</p>