<p>This also happened to me last year (I am now a freshman at MSU-i eventually got in after a lot of waiting). It’s good that you have an uprising trend-the office of admissions will definitely notice that. Your GPA is probably what is holding you back. I got deferred with a 3.4 but a 22 on the ACT. Honestly, the only thing you can do to really assure your spot is to do well this semester, although like you said it will be difficult. One thing you could do is write a letter to the office of admissions explaining why your grades may be lower. But for the most part, I would just try and do as best as you possibly can this semester : ) it will be worth it in the end! Good luck!! MSU is an awesome place!!</p>