Sat vs GPA

Northstarmom
Thu, 15 Nov 2007 10:53:23 +0000

Keep your grades up. You still have a chance at those schools. Colleges, particularly LACs like the ones you’re considering, are having a hard time attracting male students. Colleges also know that males typically develop later than do females, so colleges are more forgiving of low freshmen year grades in males than in females. You might want to send an additional essay or send a letter explaining your freshman year low grades, but don’t make those the focus of your required essays. Instead, use those essays to focus on your strengths.