<p>Does TAMU like an “upward trend” in your grades over teh years when applying?</p>
<p>someone mentioned this in a recent thread, so I’d thought I’d make a tread for those people, like myself, that would like to know more about this, if it is true, that is.</p>
<p>Let me tell you my “story” (if you may):</p>
<p>My Freshman year courses were half honors and half college prep with a few extracurriculars such as helping with school activities. I ended up with a B average more or less.</p>
<p>My Sophomore Year was the same, half college prep and half honors, my average was around a high B, slightly better than freshman year. However, I took up a LOAD of ECs more this year. I joined my Debate Team, joined our morning news team that met every single morning from 7 to 8 20 prepping up the daily news broadcast, and I continued my work with the Students Activities Committee.</p>
<p>My Junior year It was split in half again between honors and college prep and a dual enrollment course (US History), but I busted my rear and got a solid A average overall. I continued my work in my debate team, participating in local and national tournaments, I became producer of the morning news broadcast, and co-founded the environmental club (The “Green Team”) at my school, setting up multiple recycling bins and participating in environmental awareness organizations. I also joined the DSA (democratic Student Alliance), where we discussed current political issues and set up events.</p>
<p>Now I am a senior and am taking 3 APs as well as several honors and some college prep courses and still continuing in my clubs and organizations from my junior year. I am now executive producer in my school’s news team. So far I have an A average this semester.</p>
<p>My question to you: do schools “notice” an upward trend in grades as well as ECs?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>