<p>Hi! I am still in 11th grade and have always had very good grades. Last year I finished with a 95% average on the top 10% out of a class of 120 students. I just received my first 11th grade report card, I am taking three APs and scored 99% in two AP classes and 97% in the third one. My other grades are between 90 - 95% except for pre-AP Calculus where I scored 86%. </p>
<p>I have never liked Math, and plan to major in something related to Writing (or where little math is required), however I do need to apply for a Scholarship or else my parents can't afford to pay for my education abroad (Yes, I am an International, Female Student from and Underdeveloped Country).</p>
<p>I have put a lot of effort in this class but the Teacher gives out homework and tests with very few problems, so if you get one answer wrong, you can loose up to 20 points from your grade. My Parents are freaking out because they say this 86% will destroy my chances for a potential scholarship because it will lower my GPA, however I tell them that since it is the first trimester I still have a chance to improve my grade and I hope to do well on my SATs. </p>
<p>I practice sports, I am a member of the National Honors Society do a lot of Community Service and have kept a very good record at school & with my extra curricular activities.</p>
<p>What is the reality? Will this really affect my future chances? Is it really seen as a bad thing if I score low on pre-Caclulus but do very well in all of my classes? Please Help!</p>
<p>I really doubt getting 1 B is going to affect your college chances or scholarship chances Most scholarships list their requirements for GPA, generally ranging from 2.5-3.5. Getting 1 B will not hurt you I promise :). As long as you have a good class rank, good AP scores, good ACT/SAT scores, and good ECs, you’ll be fine. To me, it seems like you fit into that category pretty well When you go to look for scholarships, check out ■■■■■■■■■■ and fastweb.com. There are others, but those are some I use ;D Good luck for everything you apply to in the future!</p>
<p>Thank you for your input. It does help a lot to learn different views. Living abroad it is hard to figure out how things really work because getting from a college counselor comes at a very high price (around $2000.00) so I am trying to work things out on my own, and forums as this one, help me get a better idea of what to expect. Any sincere and honest opinions help me a lot.</p>
<p>There are no scholarships out there specific to grade in one class. So if you specify what scholarship your parents are worried about, it can be explored.</p>
<p>I aperciate your help (and sense of humor!) I know this question might sound kind of ridiculous, and in other forums I’ve received answers such as “go to community college”. I understand some people are making fun of the fact that I am concerned about a B, but the thing is, I understand that merit scholarships are quite competitive, and unfortunately it is the only way I can afford to study abroad. My parents have a limited budget so I need some financial help. I know that overall I have a well rounded profile, but this B will lower my class ranking and this has me really worried.</p>
<p>one B will definitely not affect your chances in scholarships, unless you’re applying to a math-centric one that only looks at your math grades, or something.</p>
<p>Well I have a special interest in writing, but I think that it might not be a good idea to major in writing because it might limit my future opportunities on the local job market, so I am looking into fields where I can use my writing skills. For now, Marketing, Advertising or Mass Communication are what have caught my attention and I am researching to see what I like most.</p>
<p>Of course, I’d love a full Scholarship but I know the competition is hard, so I am hoping to get at least half a scholarship, but I am still not sure where to apply. I know that I might be considered an under represented minority, because I am a Latin American female from an underdeveloped country. I attend an American School, and belong to the local chapter of the National Honors Society. I do a lot of community service, I am involved in sports and even with this B I think my GPA is around 4.3 (not sure if I am calculating it the right way though). But my teachers tell me I will be considered to be “well rounded”.</p>
Most scholarships list their requirements for GPA, generally ranging from 2.5-3.5. Getting 1 B will not hurt you I promise :). As long as you have a good class rank, good AP scores, good ACT/SAT scores, and good ECs, you’ll be fine. To me, it seems like you fit into that category pretty well