Never expected to get into Cornell and thought I would end up at my state school. I also realized I would rather spend all my time hanging out with my friends before we all head off across the country.
I will most likely have 1 C, 3 Bs, and 3 As by the end of senior year, maybe 4 Bs and 2 As. I applied with a 3.98 unweighted, will I get rescinded? What do I need to keep up bare minimum to not get rescinded?
There is no single answer to this question - every school and student are different. Generally speaking, more B’s than A’s will not lead to direct rescission, but it could lead to a letter asking you to explain what happened in a way that allows them to feel confident that they didn’t accept someone who won’t be successful - and “I wanted more time with my friends” won’t do that. A single C makes said letter more likely (if it’s in a core subject). None of this is good; none of this is likely going to leave you at home next year either, but I’d suggest you dial it in for the last few months.
Read your admissions letter. It should state - if it says, acceptable performance - well, a C, 3 Bs and 3As…..you’re not even close to having to worry I’m sure.
Congrats and good luck.
Doubtful. But you may well get a letter expressing disappointment and requiring you to explain. And it needs to be an explanation other than what you’ve provided here.
I agree OP is likely to receive said letter, but probably not be rescinded. Just adding OP should work with their HS counselor to formulate a response. Maybe even brainstorm with the counselor now, so OP is ready when the letter arrives.
You won’t get rescinded. Plus the term isn’t over…so get to work. You want your final transcript to be OK.
And be prepared to work hard at Cornell! It’s often said that it’s the easiest Ivy to get in to, but the hardest to graduate from.
I’ll also add that planning for - your words - “bare minimum,” can backfire. If you plan for 1 C, 3 Bs, and 3 As and wind up with 1 D, 1 C, 3 Bs, and 2 As, have your Plan B ready.
While some colleges give specific grade or GPA minimums in the conditions listed in the admission letter, other colleges say something like “we expect you to maintain your academic performance in in-progress courses”, which is likely why so many of these kinds of threads get started around this time of year.
College may choose to be vague because it gives them more discretion on whether to be more or less lenient in general or to specific admits. But that causes admitted students to worry.
But don’t let the possible C slip to a D or F. That will greatly increase the risk of rescission.
Unlikely to get rescinded but pull yourself together and put some effort into finishing senior year strong.
I’m still aiming for Bs in those classes but at worse I will get a 1 C and those 3 Bs. Most likely 1 C and 2 Bs. My senior year unweighted gpa would still be above a 3.0.
So it seems Cornell will most likely send a warning letter maybe asking for an explanation but no actual rescinding?
If they send a warning letter, there is no “maybe asking for an explanation;” it’s a definite.
What does your acceptance letter say in regards to grades?
It doesn’t say anything at all. And with some research online it seems like only multiple Cs will get me rescinded, saw some people who said they had 1 C and 3Bs and Cornell didn’t do anything. I know the worst case scenario of 1C and 3Bs still passes berkeley’s requirements which are known to be strict but some of the replies here are a bit worrying
Most of the UCs state what grades and/or GPA you need to meet in in-progress courses. So if you are admitted to any UCs, read the conditions carefully.
Obviously, this does not help you with Cornell.
Has to say something. I can’t imagine you’d be rescinded. Do your best. You’ll find out. There’s no point in worrying here. You could be studying instead.
But I think you’re worrying about nothing.
Of course it does. As you well know. You’ve been around long enough and post often enough to know the answer to your own question.
As with most US acceptance letters, Cornell’s phrasing is general: “Our offer of admission is contingent upon you satisfactorily completing any school work in progress, and on you upholding high standards in all activities within and outside the classroom.”