<p>It’s not the two Bs that will keep you out, but an obsession over grades coupled with a lack of intellectual interest or passion makes for a not very interesting application, don’t you think? Try not to fixate on “Yale”. Think of the rest of your HS years as part of the process that gets you to the next step, which will probably be enrollment in some wonderful college where you can work on your strengths and weaknesses, try something new and make friends. Do the best you can and cast a wide net when you send in your college applications. Why do you want to go to Yale? Find other colleges that meet your needs and apply to all of them. Then you can come back here next year and tell us what two Bs has meant for you.</p>