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<p>Hello, so I just want to ask if anyone's been able to get into Upenn with a single C on their overall report card during their Sophomore year? Like, you have 2B's, 1C's, & 3A's as your overall report card grade and that single C is in a honor-level math class (Geometry).
I want to ask is it still possible to get into Upenn?
I know that other factors are in selecting an applicant for Upenn, not just grades. So, let's put this scenario:</p>

<p>Assuming that this person's grade improves next year during their junior & senior year (overall A's), they take many AP exams & got high scores, 4s or 5s (even though they haven't TAKEN THE CLASS OFFERED AT THEIR SCHOOL; so self-studying basically), got at least 2100 on SAT, 34 ACT, wrote a great essay, & did variety of extracurricular activities & leadership positions as well as community services.</p>

<p>Even now, I am sure that this is all debate-able to whether you can get accepted to UPenn. But assuming those stats, would I be at least eligible to apply for Upenn, even if I had a single C during my sophomore year in one of my honor classes? Will they still consider my application overall, even with 1 or C during my 10th grade year?? Is this the end? Please do not be too harsh, I am already feeling useless lately. But thank you so much if you can help!</p>

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<p>Anyone? I’m feeling like this is the end for me…</p>

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<p>If this is the wrong thread, someone please move me, thank you…</p>

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<p>1 C does not mean you’re not in the running, if the rest of your application is strong, you should still apply. But don’t pin all your hopes on one college, admission is getting more and more selective even for applicants with perfect gpas. Hopefully your counselor’s recommendation can explain the C. And you still have junior year to prove yourself.</p>

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<p>I see…so assuming that the rest of my application is strong, and that I show some great improvement over thenext two years, I would still quality to apply for Upenn? Or Boston College, etc?
P.s. Thank you so much for replying! Your response really brought up my spirit by a ton! Many thanks and may God bless you!</p>

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<p>Your scores are well within the range for Boston College. If you apply to a mix of reach, match and safety colleges, I’m sure you will do fine. I’d say Boston College would be in the ‘match’ range for you. Penn is a reach for everyone but you definitely qualify to apply. Good luck!</p>