<p>How do schools use the fall grades? Do they use them in calculating gpas for admissions and merit scholarships generally? As in: FR, So, Jr & Sr first semester and divide by 4? Just wondering if S can improve his gpa with his fall grades or not. I know some schools will make decisions before grades are in, some schools will ask for a mid-semester report, and some will just look at 9-11 for gpa calculation. He has a great upward trend, if only it were the end of 10th grade and not 11th. Oh well, it is what it is and will make everything really exciting ;)</p>