I don’t plan to get all hype about class rank after this year because it’s not realistic for me, but I’m a bit worried at the moment. I currently have a 4.25. This quarter I have all As and a potential 88 or 90-91 in speech. My teacher is so unpredictable. Will this 3.3/3.7 (B in general) make a big difference in the long run? My GPA comes to 4.083 with a 88 and this ticks me off because my cumulative jumps around from a 4.25 to a 4.23 all the way to 4.1943. She’s giving 22/30s and 25/30s on our first speech over organization. Honestly, don’t know what else to say.
Is this B even a big deal? I’m aiming for Ohio State, not Harvard.
The short answer is that a single B won’t keep you out of any school.
(Do you know your unweighted GPA? Are you an Ohio resident? Ohio State is fairly selective, but they still accept most of their applicants.)
I go to Miami of Ohio:)
Don’t sweat it. That one class is not going to be a big deal. Ohio State looks at GPA, but also at other activities. Make sure you have something that will stand out whether it’s a club you started, a leader in a community service project, etc. Ohio State is looking for leaders and self-starters. I would also recommend getting a job if you don’t already have one. Even if you are just now starting, it’s a good thing to have on a resume. Shows that you can handle school and work at the same time, and if it’s something that pertains to your perspective major, that’s even better! Good luck, and stop worrying about GPA/class rank! You’re in a good place!
And it never hurts to go in after school and talk to your teacher about the concerns. Seriously. I’ve done it, and it’s only helped. Explain you’re aiming for OSU, and that you’re worried about your grade for x y z reasons. If nothing else, at least she will see that you’re concerned and engaged and she may bump you up on an assignment or even your grade in the class.