<p>My 9th-10th grade GPA is pretty much crap. It comes down to a miserable 3.1. Excuse? I don't have any, honestly. I didn't take my studies seriously, that's it.</p>
<p>However, things changed when I switched schools and started grade 11. If things go my way, I'll be looking at a GPA of 3.9-4.0 by the time I graduate (hopefully!). </p>
<p>So, my question is: Will they note that I've improved and discard my prev. GPA or will the GPA I had two years back haunt my college applications? </p>
<p>I'm not counting on anything positive (I've been told not to expect anything!) but I'd appreciate any help.</p>
<p>I would think that this is a good time to ask for an interview and highlight your improvement and change in attitude. I do know that a good interview can go a long way when there are things that require explanation.</p>
<p>if you can't get there- then at least write an essay or letter to the admissions office discussing it. it will definitely get read! good luck and keep improving!</p>
<p>I would try to arrange a phone interview. OR in many countries there are alums who do in-country interviews, so you can ask the admissions office about hooking you up with a face to face interview. </p>
<p>Improvement is positive, it's certainly better than decline. And that you have the capacity to do rigorous work when you apply yourself. It would be better if you had a good excuse for your lower grades, but since you don't, I wouldn't worry about it too much.</p>