<p>Hi there! New on CC so not sure how it goes but help will be grateful.
I'm a Junior in SoCal
My grades are not so good.
Freshmen: Straight As one B+ second semester (89.8 :( )
Sophmore: Ap World : B both semesters
Ap Bio: B both semesters
Ap Calc: B and A
English: B and A
Chemistry Honors: B and A
why are my grades so low suddenly? Well, I was bullied like many other teens. Specifically by 3 people.. led me to depression. To many it may seem ignorable but depression is a cycle that is quite difficult to cure.
I had to go home schooled and transfer school causing my grades to all drop to an F and had to start over.
Now I am fine and I and maintaining good grades. Taking 4 Aps 2 hnrs.
My extracurriculars: volunteer in disabled community every week for 4 hrs.
Certificate of Merit Piano
Ensemble perform at retirement centers. Also performed at Carnegie Hall and invited to go to Korea.
Internship at a News publisher
Part of youth produced magazine
Varisty Golf
Volunteer at mental hospital in Korea</p>
<p>I want to help those suffering from depression and am wanting to go to the psychology field.</p>
<p>I also want to go to a top school.. but Ive been told my grades are too low. Can I recover?</p>
<p>As long as you tell colleges what you have experienced that led to this, I think they will understand, so you can definitely recover. You can write a very authentic essay in the part where they ask you “if you would like to be considered in a broader context”, explaining your horrible predicament in your sophomore year. Colleges like redemption in their applicants. Really sorry to read this. Bullying just has to stop :(</p>
<p>Actually, I have an inquiry about this as well. I suffered a similar setback in terms of grade drops (although mine was due to anxiety disorders). Is it really a wise idea to inform colleges of this though? I am not trying to imply anything, only that I have been told that it is “risky” to write about bullying or anxiety, because it often “seems like you are trying to make an excuse.” Disclaimer: those are not my opinions and words. Also, kellybejelly, I am so sorry about what you had to go through. It’s horrible but, actually I decided to go into Psychology for similar reasons. I suppose it’s true that our worst experiences are the most influential.</p>
<p>First, I think colleges know this stuff exists and as you both know it has to be addressed to get resolved. Truth is we all have flaws and have to learn to evolve over time. I hope you both are doing much better now. I had a child bullied and the absolute worse part was a teacher knew about it and did nothing-- she laughed. They went homeschooled route and had to overcome the slipped grades but they did and you will also. I would explain it. It’s not really making an excuse its telling the truth. Your community service is strong which speaks to character. Clearly they could see your sophomore year was abnormal. You can recover somewhat but luckily your act or sat will hopefully overshadow your gpa. I think if you finish with solidly strong grades they will see the obvious dip in your grades and possibly give you a little leeway.</p>