Big GPA drop for summer programs?!

Pre-College Topics Summer Programs
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<p>Hi everyone,</p>

<p>I’m applying for the Yale Ivy Scholars program. Here are my grades (our school does trimesters):</p>

<p>FALL:</p>

<p>English: A-
Math: A
Computer Science: A
Latin: A
Physics: A-</p>

<p>And here are my grades Winter term. I skipped from a relatively easy math class to the hardest one available, and changed history and English teachers.</p>

<p>WINTER:</p>

<p>English: B+
Math: B+
History: B+
Latin: A
Physics: A-</p>

<p>As you can see, my GPA dropped significantly between fall and winter terms. I just wanted to know how much this is going to affect my admission into a competitive summer program like Yale Ivy Scholars. Should I even bother applying?</p>

<p>Side note: I attend Phillips Exeter Academy.</p>

<p>Thanks for your time!</p>

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<p>Bump.</p>

<p>I really need an opinion on this, guys.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure they look at the applicant holistically. Personally, I would give it a shot. You’ll never find out if you don’t try.</p>