How to respond to warning letter?

fm2314
Thu, 30 Jul 2015 16:53:43 +0000

Earlier today I received this email from the JHU Admissions Office. At the end of my senior year most of my grades slipped to Bs, and on top of that I got a C in AP Calc BC. However, my grade would’ve been a B+, but I somehow bombed the final exam. Based on this letter, am I at risk to get rescinded? Also, would it be acceptable to respond saying my grades declined because after being accepted, I finally had time to focus more on my extracurriculars and independent studies, as they aligned more closely with my academic interests than my actual course load?

Our office recently received your final secondary school transcript. After reviewing your year-end performance, we noticed a decline in your academic achievement and want to make sure you have the tools you need as you begin your undergraduate career at Johns Hopkins.

There are many resources on campus designed specifically to help undergraduates adjust and succeed, including an excellent advising system, tutoring and study skills programs, and personal counseling services.

Please reply to this email by Wednesday, August 12, 2015, and provide us with some background regarding the circumstances surrounding the academic performance reflected in your final transcript so that we can be sure the proper support and resources are in place.

We join many others in wishing that your transition to Johns Hopkins will be a successful one.

Sincerely,

Office of Undergraduate Admissions