Does not sending in 1st semesters senior grades harm your chances?

Mwallenmd
Thu, 12 Jan 2012 09:57:04 +0000

I would agree with the comments from pamom59. I doubt UD would view your application as being complete without the mid term HS grades. It is unfortunate that your grades went down a little. Perhaps you might want to consider writing to the admissions office to explain the situation to them in detail so they do not get the impression you were just slacking off in your Sr. year. If nothing else this would show them that you are taking a responsible postion in explaining the situation to them and show them that you still have a major interest in being considered for admission (I would add a paragragh or two delineating why you wish to be a Blue Hen and include how you feel you could be an asset to the University). I believe they would look favorably on this approach (but of course I can’t guarantee results). Hopefully the “harder” courses you mentioned were AP/Honors courses. I would recommend doing this ASAP after your grades have been submitted.
Best wishes to you.