Midyear Report Slight Grade Drop

[averagecollegekid]

Hi all. For context, my transcript has been all A’s from Freshman to Junior year (with only a couple A-'s).

My first quarter grades for core classes were 3 A’s and 1 A- (the A- in AP Physics), but my second quarter grades are 1 A, 2 A-'s (in AP Spanish and English), and a B+ (AP Physics). I’ve been deferred from a lot of colleges and I’m afraid that my quarter two grades will set me back.

I didn’t have much time to study for my classes because I was also pursuing an extracurricular and got an award at the time too (1st in Massachusetts for Clarinet by MMEA All-State) as well as college apps in general. Do you think that this slight grade drop will affect my chances a lot?

[tsbna44]

Your record is your record.

Are your quarter grades even sent in or just semester?

You won an award - so include that as you update schools.

Many schools are deferring - but hopefully you have an assured and affordable school. That’s the most important.

I wouldn’t be worried about the grades you just mentioned.

Best of luck.

[averagecollegekid]

For my school, the midyear report has Q1 and Q2 grades, and also a final grade for any semester related classes. None of my classes except English is a semester grade. I luckily do have an assured and affordable school I got into.

[tsbna44]

Then you’re in good shape.

But those grades you listed are nothing I’d be worried about.

Best of luck.

[parentologist]

no problem. they look good. most kids dont even attempt ap physics,

[citivas]

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[citivas]

It is extremely unlikely that these senior year grades will make-or-break your application, even at your most reachy schools. I wouldn’t sweat it.

[Thorsmom66]

Those are still excellent grades. A single B+ isn’t going to change your outcome.

[MACXC1009]

No, I think they look for huge changes, not a B+. I would add in the info about the new award, too!

Where have your deferrals been from?