<p>I’m pre-emptively telling you all that I know this question may be really idiotic, so don’t bash me too hard! I’m homeschooled and don’t have a real guidance counselor, and I’ve received a lot of conflicting advice on this on. </p>
<p>So, I have a sort of unique situation with my transcripts. Prior to this summer, I had taken 46 college credits and received As in every class. This summer, I studied abroad and received an A-. I’m in a sort of unique situation in that I can choose whether or not to have this grade sent to colleges. If I choose not to have it sent, my 4.0 will remain and I can write about it anyways on my “master transcript”, describing my trip. If I choose to send it, that will be an extra 4 college credits listed, but it will cause my GPA to drop (sort of significantly, I suppose, because 8 of my 46 previous college credits were in nongraded courses?)</p>
<p>So, basically, my (ridiculous) question is, would it make a difference to submit it or not? Either way, Yale will hear about the class because I am writing about my experience there, the only issue is whether or not to forsake the credit (which almost certainly won’t be transferrable anyways) and not list it on my transcript to maintain the 4.0, or whether I should just send the freakin’ A- and stop being so anal-retentive and perfectionistic about my grades.</p>
<p>Okay remember I am completely clueless about the college admissions process and any advice anyone could give me would be greatly appreciated. Even better, if some wonderful person wanted me to email or IM connect with them my long “master transcript” detailing everything I’ve been doing and give me advice on my chances or next course of action, that would be terrific. Thank you!</p>