<p>I am applying to transfer to some top 10 schools, and want to know if it really matters what I take in the spring semester. I am thinking of taking a light load (hebrew 202, latin 102, and comparative politics - 12 credit hrs). Will colleges frown upon this? I really want to take a semester easy as this one has absolutely killed me. Plus, itll make january easier for me while im doing the applications. So, will schools see what these classes are before I get my accept/reject, and if so, will this hurt me?</p>
<p>i could be wrong on this-- but don't you have to list the courses you plan on taking next semester/quarter on your applications? </p>
<p>wouldn't taking ******** classes look like you're not trying/dedicated? that's what i'm afraid of-- and also why i'm taking a mad hard winter quarter.</p>
<p>why'd i get all the ***** ? anyway substitute the **** for blow off..</p>
<p>Well, they arent blow off, but it is a relatively easy schedule. I think I will add intermediate microeconomics. That should round things out...I really don't want to, though :/</p>
<p>rockofeller do they see the 2nd semester grades. What happens if your 2nd semester grades are very strong? Is there anyway to communicate that to colleges between when the college academic year ends (mid may) and when the decisions are sent around June 1st because one semester is really not enough to judge someone on their college credentials especially when the admissions committee will have to determine how many of the credits (usually out of 30) will transfer.</p>
<p>anyone wanna answer?</p>
<p>I don't think they see the grades.</p>
<p>It depends on the school. Some schools call and ask, others may have a mid-term report, and the student can, with his/her own initiative, send his/her grades.</p>
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<p>That is why the high school record is important for first year transfers. Since the committe does not have enough information about one's college performance, they have no other place to look than SATs and the high school GPA.</p>
<p>If you have a bad high school record, it is in your best interest to not only do well in your second semester, but to make schools aware of your performance.</p>
<p>nspeds, do you know the policy for any of the ivy's? I dont see it on their sites (I dont need to know for columbia or cornell)</p>
<p>I am unsure.</p>
<p>Sending grades is innocuous. If anything, it shows dedication.</p>
<p>Hi there, just wanted to say Latin is awesome.</p>
<p>about your question, I thought schools just make sure you kept GPA relatively high? I mean, at that point you've already been accepted, so it's just a matter of keepin' you or kickin' you out. and it looks like your load looks fine to me....</p>
<p>yeah I think I should pull anywhere between a 3.6-3.8 this semester. Rockofeller do you think anything above a 3.5 for my first semester and if I continue to do well (even better) second semester with a 3.8+ I could get accepted to BU or some other places?</p>