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I have just received a letter from Columbia saying my senior year grades are not on par with the ones from my previous years.They want an explanation. I was accepted early decision and slacked off, ending up with straight Bs and a C. I honestly have nothing to blame on but myself- my parents didn't die and i don't suffer from some life-threatening illness. Any advices on how I should address this? Am I ending up collegeless...?

xcalculatin

You could always just come out and admit that you weren't in the right mindset and that it was your fault your grades dropped, but you will do better in college. I doubt you will be rescinded if your letter is honest and sincere, but definitely get your head back in the game- Columbia's not an easy school.

DowneasterDad

Ouch. ED senioritis might be the hardest to explain because it's a longer period of slacking.

Be contrite, honest and apologetic and tell them you will hit the campus running come fall. One C will probably not warrant a recinding of your acceptance but "xcalculatin," is spot on when he/she writes, "get your head back in the game- Columbia's not an easy school . . ."

cortana431

Be straight up and honest. And also promise that you understand the importance and value of your college education and that you will NOT slack off once college starts.

pwoods

Yeah, just apologize, explain any extenuating circumstances, etc. You won't be rescinded. I have to admit, I'm a little surprised they even sent the warning letter for Bs (a friend of mine got the same from Yale when he got a D), but I can see where straight Bs **** them off and make them want to put the Fear of God into you.

Lagging

Don't make excuses and apologize genuinely. Really one C shouldn't result in a rescinded acceptance.