Did I kill my chances?

Applying to College
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<p>Okay, this summer I took College Algebra. It was a very intense course and Ispent 2+ hrs per night studying. I consistantly got B’s and A’s on all my tests up until the final… Two days before (last week) my best friend got killed by a drunk driver… needless to say I did not study for the final and probably failed it… I ended up getting a B in the course, but I know if it wasn’t for that final I would have gotten an A… Should I tell my counselor to explain this, or will a B not affect my chances?</p>

<p>My top schools are Kenyon, Macalester, Whitman, Bates, and Oberlin…</p>

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<p>Yes, getting a decent grade in a college level course will definitely murder you. Give up right now.</p>

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<p>Please, I don’t need sarcasm… It’s just a let down when you spent your whole summer studying your butt off, and then at the last minute something happens and takes that away…</p>

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<p>I was gonna say yes without reading what you wrote…but when I glanced through, I saw the word “drunk” and read the whole thing.</p>

<p>No, you did not kill your chances. Those schools are selective, but not hyper selective. Beside a B in a though summer enrichment course is not that bad.</p>

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<p>Well my stats aren’t “amazing” and I thought this would be a good way to help even out my app…</p>

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<p>I love how poeple freak out about Bs in college courses… chill out, its not the end of the world… jesus</p>

<p>You will be fine, I’m sure you could have done better without that incident, but a B is fine.</p>

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<p>You are fine. You can always do a letter explaining the inncident, though you probably don’t need it.</p>

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<p>no one will care. you are already challenging yourself by taking a college-level course. That is good and a B is by no means a bad grade</p>

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<p>I’m so sorry about your friend, Paul. I would be sure to talk with your school counselor so she or he can be aware of how this horrible event impacted you. She or he can also help you decide whether to mention the circumstances in a recommendation or elsewhere in your application. But, no, you have absolutely NOT killed your chances at any of the colleges you have listed. A B in a college algebra class is respectable, and will not be a make-or-break for any college, especially given the circumstances. So, don’t sweat, and again, I am sorry for your loss.</p>

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<p>Paul,</p>

<p>I am so sorry for your loss and I hope are getting better. You should let your counselor know about the incident and how it impacted you. Getting a B in a college course is not bad, but if you have more potential than that, then the schools you apply to should know. I hope all goes well.</p>