Will my acceptance be rescinded?

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<p>So I just learned some of my grades for 2nd quarter, and they are:</p>

<p>C
C+
C/Inc. (Grades to be made up and inputted later, probably for a C or possibly a low B)
A-
B-</p>

<p>I was accepted Early Decision to Amherst College in December. Before my acceptance, I fell into a mini-depression, and after my acceptance, I had a hard time dealing with the consequences. As a result, I will probably have three C's this quarter. My grades first quarter were half A's, Half B's. Music Theory and Chemistry were HORRIBLE course selections, which I really regret, as my struggling with them has affected my other grades. I was also sick (by chance) on days of a few major tests and labs which were hard to make up.</p>

<p>Grades are sent out next Tuesday. What should I do between then and now? Should I be VERY worried, worried, or not too worried? As some of you may know, Amherst is extremely selective, so although they wanted me in the first place, I'm pretty sure they won't be too happy.</p>

<p>I'm talking to my guidance counselor tomorrow to figure out a plan. In the meantime, I'd like your opinions.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>I don’t believe in worrying, but rather in proactivity. Your counselor will know how Amherst would prefer to deal with this lower performance… by all means do not wait until summer. Work with Amherst now, and if they require that you take one or two courses over the summer, better to know this now.</p>

<p>I suggest that you convert the Incomplete into a B within the next week, else your odds are bleak. Your conversation with Amherst will possibly have a more positive outcome with A/B/B/C/C than A/B/C/C/Inc. or A/B/C/C/C</p>

<p>3 Cs (or 2 Cs and and Incomplete) would cause me, if I were an adcom, to seriously question your commitment to learning vs. grade grubbing, or alternatively, your ability to emotionally or intellectually survive much tougher courses at Amherst once you matriculate. 2 Cs might be acceptable.</p>

<p>In three years of visiting this BB, I’ve never seen anyone post triple Cs with one A and one B who had been admitted to a super selective college. I’ve seen plenty of single F, single D, etc., but CCC to me paints a worse picture than an isolated D or F.</p>