Will a single B+ ruin me?

anseladamsfan
Sun, 10 Jul 2011 12:26:27 +0000

This year, I was fortunate enough to come down with not only mononucleosis, but also bronchitis, and had to have surgery on my back due to a major dance injury, resulting in a loopy period of classes that I don’t remember due to all the pain meds…

Anyway, this year I managed to ruin my 11 year streak at my school of getting grades above at least an A (without extra credit - it’s against my school’s honor code). My results:

AP Government & Politics: A+
Adv. Biology: A
Adv. Chemistry: A (grrrrr against my teacher, who would not let me make up)
Adv. English: A+ (Course award - highest grade in class/best aptitude)
Adv. Precalculus (the hardest math class at our school - includes a lot of theory): B+
Spanish III: A+ (Course award - highest grade in class/best aptitude)

I am still able to take AP Calculus AB/BC and AP Chemistry, but I feel as if I have totally ruined my transcript for college. Seeing as Yale is my top choice (totally subject to change, I know that we all can/most likely will change our minds about these things), I would like to know if it is still feasible based solely on my grades from my prep school.

Probably making a mountain out of a molehill here, but just wanted to hear some thoughts.

Thanks!