Disappointing first semester, what now?

<p>The first semester grades of senior yr are trending down, how negatively will this impact chances of acceptance? We have always heard from IB coordinator that colleges would prefer to see a C in an IB class rather than an A in a regular class but I am not so convinced.
First semester has 2 As, 1 B, 4 Cs… worst semester of h.s. at worst possible time…Just trying to figure out how much it will impact ?
Applying to all selective and highly selective schools.
thanks</p>

<p>Where are you applying?</p>

<p>Skidmore
Denison
Lewis and Clark
Connecticut College
And how will bad semester affect acceptances already received?</p>