<p>I was wondering how UNC viewed freshmen year grades. This is because freshmen year I didn’t do as well as I should have but ever since then I have recieved all A’s. Due to my freshmen year grades though both my gpa and class rank went down. Do you think my freshmen year grades will have a significant impact on being accepeted or will they realize that my gpa and class rank should be higher??</p>
<p>I know someone who didn’t do very well their freshman and sophomore year and really turned things around her junion and senior year and she got in. Honestly, I don’t know how, but she did.</p>
<p>i think every school will look favorably upon constant improvement. You would definately be in worse shape if you had a stellar freshman and sophomore year and then had problems your junior year. Unless you had a great excuse anyway.</p>
<p>I’d say you’re better off with a mis-step freshman year than say junior year. It just shows that you can improve and that you’re willing to work hard to maintain that improvement.</p>
<p>I don’t know your circumstances, but if there was an outside reason why your grades may not have been that stellar (besides your average freshman distractions) you can always have your guidance dept. mention that in their rec letter. That’s what they’re there for.</p>