HELP! D in AP Calculus First Semester!

blu_g8orade
Thu, 22 Jan 2009 12:39:56 +0000

i am finding myself in a similar situation.

i bombed AP Chem. i got a B in 1st quarter, but a C in 2nd quarter and a D on the midterm.

taking AP Chem was the worst mistake of my life thus far. i could have just taken another AP like Macroeconomics, gotten an A, and still have maintained a high weighted GPA and rigorous courseload.

i feel like my chances at Ivies have just tanked.



Yes, write a letter. Don’t blame the teacher. Try to sound mature-- explain what the problem is and how you plan to address it 2nd semester. (Have you lined up some tutoring?) Also, talk to your guidance counselor and explain-- again, sounding positive. If the schools were interested in you, they may call to the counselor to find out what happened. Meanwhile, redouble your efforts to do better in this class. The schools may be interested in your 3rd quarter grades. (If you bring it up to a B- or above, send the 3rd quarter grades in voluntarily.)

thanks, that’s some good advice that applies to me also.