Starting to feel the pressure here - do colleges look at your grades from sophomore year? My GPA wasn't as solid as I'd hoped, and I'm wondering how much this will impact my college applications. Any advice from seniors or those already in college about how much sophomore year counts?
Absolutely, sophomore year grades are looked at by colleges, but it's also understood that students can have an off year. Admissions officers typically want to see an upward trend in your grades, so if you show improvement in your junior and senior years, this can help mitigate a weaker sophomore GPA.
If there are specific reasons why your sophomore grades dipped, such as personal circumstances or challenging courses, you could address this in your application's additional information section. Colleges appreciate understanding the context behind the numbers.
Start preparing for standardized tests if you haven't already, as strong scores can help balance out your academic profile, making up for poor sophomore grades. Remember, every part of your high school performance is just a piece of the puzzle in your college application!
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