Citizenship grades and college admissions

Hi there! I was just wondering, do colleges take citizenship grades (like conduct and stuff) into account during the admissions process? I'm just a little bit nervous because I don't have perfect citizenship grades, and I want to make sure this won't hurt my chances.

Hello! Citizenship grades, which usually reflect a student's conduct and behavior in school, are not typically a primary consideration during the college admissions process. Admissions committees will focus more on your academic achievements, test scores, extracurricular activities, essays, and recommendation letters.

However, it's important to maintain a good overall record because your high school counselor could mention any significant disciplinary issues or incidents in their recommendation letter, and any red flags could potentially impact your chances of admission. In case there were any particular circumstances that led to less-than-perfect citizenship grades, you might want to address these issues in the additional information section of your application or, if appropriate, in one of your essays. Providing context and explaining any underlying circumstances can help the admissions committee better understand your situation.