Hey guys, just a little curious here. Do high schools really look at middle school grades when deciding on admissions? I'm a bit worried because my grades were not that great back then. Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
Hello! No need to worry too much about middle school grades as they typically aren't considered in the high school admission process. High schools are more interested in evaluating your academic and personal growth during your time in high school itself.
However, do keep in mind that certain advanced or honors courses in high school might have prerequisites based on your middle school performance, so it's possible that some classes could be impacted if your middle school grades were relatively low. Nonetheless, the overall high school admission process will focus on your achievements, personal characteristics, and interests during high school.
Once you enter high school, make sure to focus on maintaining a strong academic record, getting involved in extracurricular activities, and developing a well-rounded profile to demonstrate progress and growth since middle school. This will make your high school years more meaningful and set you up on the right path for college admissions in the future. Good luck!
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