<p>Thank you D’yer Maker for your thoughtful response.
Yes, I’ve been through the blog posts before, and my counselor did submit an International School Form along with my transcript. I guess I shouldn’t have to worry so much about those recalculations.</p>
<p>I do realize that my earlier grades were mostly due to slack (although a fairly large part of it was also because I took time to adjust my weekly routine during the first year), and there are countless times when I wished I hadn’t followed my classmates and just worked to my full capabilities. I realized too late that if I really applied myself to something, I could accomplish the task. One thing I am certain of is that this is no “final hurrah.” I am positive this year is when I finally found my solid work ethic that I can maintain throughout college. The thought of being considered as a slacker making a last gasp never crossed my mind though. Would colleges receive that sort of impression?</p>
<p>All my applications are in already, so I don’t think there is much that I can do. There were several other factors concerning my earlier low grades, but I didn’t think they were worth explaining. Thank you very much for your advice though, I will bear it in mind.</p>