How do deal with grade drop in junior year?

Parents Forum
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Our school has averages out of 100 and my GPA during freshman year was in the 98’s, but sophomore and junior year, I’ve really stacked on the APs (I’m currently taking 5 in school) and my GPA is now in the 97’s, possibly high 96’s. Is this a significant drop in junior year grades?

I have half the year left to bring it back up, and I know junior year is very important. What are some tips and strategies to bring my average back up?

Also, it doesn’t help that our school has rampant grade inflation… a bunch of kids have 98 and 99 averages, even with 5 APs. Additionally, I’ve realized that I now seem to subconsciously prioritize my EC’s over school and grades, which isn’t exactly a good thing.

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Not sure if this post is in earnest.

As long as you are doing well in school, which you are, regardless of small differences in grades, it is fine to make EC’s a priority. Stop thinking about grades and do what interests you.

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Oh please.

Just do,the best you can possibly do for yourself and stop comparing YOUR GPA to your classmates.

When the time comes, there will be a college for you…if that’s what is concerning you.

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/college-admissions/2050388-will-a-slight-difference-in-gpa-put-me-at-a-disadvantage.html#latest

If younare ONLY interested in HYPSM…just remember…these are NOT a slam dunk for admissions for ANYONE. They accept under 10% of applicants which means 90% do NOT get accepted. Spend some time making a well rounded and varied list of colleges to apply to.

Also, as an international student…do you have financial considerations…or can your family pay the costs for you to attend? You also need to have a money talk with your parents.

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Guessing you posted in the parents forum for some perspective. Is it you who is worried or your parents? If you have 5 APs this year then you’re doing exceedingly well. At many colleges with that GPA and rigor, you’d get top merit scholarships.

1 advice: Stop comparing yourself to other students. It's not healthy. #2 Who said prioritizing ECs isn't a good thing? Again, if you have a cumulative 96 (which I take to be a 3.84) with all those APs, then you're doing amazingly well overall. And many a student has actually differentiated themselves with their ECs. Good advice from posters above.

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This is “fluffy” thinking, lol. If you want a tippy top, youll need to stop worrying a 96-97 is a failure and learn what really matters. TTs will look for your maturity and perspective, among other keys, not pick based on who’s got one point higher.

An A is an A (over 93, maybe a 90, depending on the hs scheme.) But you could put yourself at risk for an uber competitive holistic, if you focus only on such a tiny numerical difference.