<p>I just got my acceptance latter from Pitt yesterday (which was a nice birthday present :)). However, I’ve been out of school for four months with serious gastrointestinal problems. I am just now recovering from what I had, so I plan on getting back to school not this week but the next. I’ve been doing my school work through my school’s homebound program, so in AP Calc, Physics, German, and Econ, I have three A’s and a C (suprisingly - my grades are usually B’s and C’s). However, in Advanced Comp, I’m so behind on work that there’s a good chance I may fail with a 60 or so. I’m estimating that for the second semester, my grades will be one A, two B’s, and two C’s. If I maintain these grades (for the year: two A’s, a B, a C, and an F if I fail Advanced Comp), do you think I could get my admission decision revoked? Thanks for your input!</p>
<p>Also, could typing up a letter explaining the problems healthwise and their effect on my grades help them understand my poor performance? or would they even consider looking at a letter if I sent one in? Thanks!</p>
<p>This is my own ridiculous opinion; however, the people in Pittsburgh are VERY nice. I think that a letter might be appropriate or may just point something up that may not really be a problem at the end of the year. The thing you want to keep in mind is that mid-year grades will probably not be sent automatically and the only grades Pitt will see will be your final grades for the year. Additionally, you should have some time to make up your comp assignments and get that grade in the range where you want it. Make that a priority.</p>
<p>Lots of awful things happen to young people. Most schools are not looking for reasons to revoke admissions decisions. I hope that you are feeling 100 percent soon and things go well the second semester.</p>
<p>And Happy Birthday!</p>
<p>Thanks, MD Mom! Sounds good; I think I’ll send them a letter then. The big problem with Adv. Comp. is that my teacher is very hard to get a hold of, so it’s on rare occasion that I can actually talk to her and get the makeup work I need. I think everything should come out okay, but just in case, might as well prepare for a worst case scenario. 
But thanks again!</p>
<p>I think you should be fine, since you have a legitimate reason for the grade drop. What was your GPA that got you accepted? and what do you think you will end this year with? But i agree with sending them a letter!</p>
<p>okay, thanks FTW! I got in with a weighted (approx) 3.0 on a 4 scale, and I’m guessing it may go down to a 2.9. but to whom should I send the letter? the dean or the office thereof?</p>
<p>scratch that. if I fail, it may go lower than 2.9 (2.8 or 2.7).</p>
<p>Why don’t you call admissions and ask the question about writing a letter? You will get better info right from the college.</p>
<p>Severe medical problems are a valid reason for a drop in grads. Send a letter explaining the circumstances, and offer to provide a doctor’s letter if they want. It is better to be pre-emptive about the situation. Just make sure you pass all of your classes, at a bare minimum.</p>
<p>thanks, guys! sounds good.</p>