<p>Gar45: I can’t speak for the colleges. But, it would be better for you if you are proactive with them. Write them a letter to let them know that you are aware of the situation. Don’t make excuses (unless you have something like you had a liver transplant). Accept responsiblity. Tell them you are doing better and expect at least a “B” for the second semester. If they were on the fence about you, it will give them reason to take a wait an see attitude. If they were going to recind anyway, then it didn’t hurt.</p>
<p>BTW: Are you talking about a Quarter or Semester grade? At my kids school, the transcript only has the Semester Grade, not the Quarter Grades. Is the “D” in the 1st quarter or 2nd quarter? If you are passing the 2nd quarter, then send them your quarter grades to demonstrate you had a rough begining, but are now up to speed.</p>