<p>i basically have all A’s in all subjects (hon and AP) except for math for the past 3yrs. I recieved B’s in algebra and in PRECALC (which is insanely hard at my school–our teacher has been selected to be a potentional astronaut so to say the least she is in a whole differnt sphere of orbit) i actually got a C (OUCH ) i know. Will te admissions commitee be forgiving if a i kick but in other areas and they know im not a math perso. Also- next r i am taking AP CALC abn so will that help compared to schools where the kids dont take or dont have AP calc?</p>
<p>Please Help!</p>
<p>I too had similar problems with math. I went to a fairly prestigious prep school with a rigorous curriculum, just to give you an idea of the level of teachers. I made all As with the exception of math, where I consistently made Bs up through my junior year (precal). In my senior year, I took AB Calc because I was intimidated by BC, and I applied myself and came out well with an A first semester, B second, B overall. I never made a C, but that isn’t important. My SAT I math grade was in the mid 600s, not great, and my SAT IIs in math were comparable. My SAT IIs writing and biology and SAT I verbal were near perfect, so I could point those out as strengths.</p>
<p>The point is, the admissions committee looks a host of factors, not just grades in one subject. If you are applying to a major that is math intensive, you may encounter some difficulty for obvious reasons, but other than that, you should be fine. Wharton may also pose more of a difficulty for entrance due to the nature of the school and the business/finance focus, but Wharton is generally considered harder to get in to than the other colleges anyway. I would think a great deal of the schools that people apply to Penn from offer AP Calc, so I don’t think that will give you a huge advantage. Just be sure to do your best in the class. They will also pay attention to test scores, recommendations, extra curricular activities, community service, and just the general “you” that you present in your essays and interview if you get one.</p>
<p>There will also be opportunities for you to explain your weak points, such as interviews and essays. Don’t dwell on them as weaknesses, but rather as things that interest you less, yet you still try your hardest.</p>
<p>I was accepted early to Georgetown, regular to Penn and Emory with my math, and I have enrolled at Penn. I guess that is a long way of saying, no, poor math grades (though I wouldn’t exactly call a B a poor grade) is not the end of the world. Find your strengths and highlight them, dont dwell on what doesnt suit you. Just be sure you put your best foot forward in your dealings with all of your schools, and you should be fine. Best of luck.</p>