Bad Grades Freshman/Sophomore Year

tsbna44
Fri, 13 Aug 2021 02:25:57 +0000

At some colleges, absolutely and you don’t have to point it out. People were acting like Vandy is 12 steps down from Yale. It’s like a quarter step down.

There is a section on Common App to say extra stuff - you can address it there. I probably wouldn’t…but if you did, just a couple sentences. Don’t forget, when you say something negative about yourself (ADHD), while that’s common, someone could hold it against you. But if you feel good about explaining.

Where are you from (state wise)? Are you only looking at mid size schools? Is there a certain geography you want.

Or - tell us what your targets and safeties are.

btw - it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply to Vandy/Yale - you have 20 slots - take your shot. Just make sure you have a complete list.