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@Anonymouse
2 answers, 32 votes
 • 3 years ago •
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GPA Freshman Year and Grades
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Hi, so during my freshman year I took 1 AP class and all honors classes and my GPA was 93-94% (this is how my school does it, don't know why) and I had a few B's and C's but my GPA still pulled through (somehow). So, I was wondering that since my GPA was pretty good but I had a few A's and 1 C will my chances of getting into a top college be slimmed down because of this? Also, my GPA for freshman year is fine right?

Thanks in advance!

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@Jbean06
85 answers, 13 votes
 • 3 years ago

So what grade are you in now? Your GPA is calculated from all four years you are in HS. If you got a C in your freshman year but then got A's consistently for your next three years, you don't need to worry. Depending on what grade you are in, you could have anywhere from 1-3 years to raise your GPA. Also, your GPA on a four-point scale would be around 3.74, if you ever need that number for anything. Good luck, hope this helps!

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@Anonymouse3 years ago

11th grade

@Jbean063 years ago

You are fine as long as you stay focused and diligent for your remaining years in HS.

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@Hporter
1 answer, 5 votes
 • 3 years ago

Colleges like to see improvement so I don’t think getting a c your freshman year will matter as long as you continuously improve/ keep getting A’s throughout your high school career.

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@rainbow.rumi
4 answers, 11 votes
 • 3 years ago

As long as your grades improve over time, it shouldn't be a big deal. You can show persistence and development in your application by showing how your grades improved and how you sustained them. If they don't strongly improve, having strong test scores, essays, and extracurriculars can also come to your advantage. Good luck!

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@dev8
20 answers, 149 votes
 • 3 years ago

One thing I would do is take a look at Stanford. Stanford does not consider freshman year grades so you may have a better chance there. Good luck!

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@Jbean063 years ago

Stanford may not work for everyone.

@dev83 years ago

That is true, but if you are aiming for top schools, Stanford would be a good option to look further in to

@Jbean063 years ago

There is nothing wrong with what you're saying, but typically a college plan should involve more than one college. And if you live on the east coast, one may not wish to travel that far.

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