How much can my GPA drop before colleges consider rescinding admissions?
Most people who work in admission do not want to rescind a student's admission. It creates a great deal of stress of the student and family, since by the time the grades have come in application deadlines have passed except for schools that are anything but selective. When I worked as an admission dean we would write to students whose grades had dropped. There were two different letters. For those that dropped, but not precipitously, we sent a warning letter. It pointed out that the drop is a source of concern and that we hoped the student would work hard when they arrived. We also put their name through for academic advisors to follow. The other letter asked the students to explain the drop in writing. Depending on what they wrote back would determine whether the issue was then over--with a very strong wsarning, or, in few cases each year, we asked the student to come to campus and meet with a panel to discuss the issue. The student would have to explain the dramatic drop in grades (usually at least a D but there were a few with multiple C's). Depending on why the grades had dropped (medical issues, family turmoil, of just letting things slide) and how well the student convinced us he or she would get back on track would determine if the offer was rescinded. In most cases, it was very hard to vote to rescind. (There were a few who just let everything slide and had nothing much to say other than they were sorry.) The students who came in to talk were very nervous and there were usually tears and pleas from the student and parents. A not insignificant number of students get warned, but few get dropped, usually no more than 1 or 2 per year in all the years I was in admission. Try not to be one of them.
What do you consider a good college grade point average?
i think that is great, i think gpa's start to get bad when you duck into the C level, anything other than that I believe is fine. although no matter what my gpa is i am always trying to get better. (this semester i got a 3.6 but im hoping to get it higher next time)
What year s GPA do colleges look at?
I m going to become a junior in high school and the last 2 years, I have not been taking school seriously. I had GPA of 2.8 freshman year and 3.0 sophomore year. But this summer I met someone who changed my view and showed me how blind I was. Lucky for me, last year they put me into honors and AP classes so this year I m at a higher level. I think I m someone who s absolutely capable of getting straight A s but I just didn t work for it the last two years, in fact I got an 89 in my math class last year without ever doing homework(I m not proud of it). So if I get a really impressive GPA let s say a 4.3 this year, will colleges be impressed when I apply? Also my classes have improved, too. Freshman year I was in intensive reading, sophomore year I got out of it and took all regular classes. This past summer I started taking 2 courses online with 1 being an AP class and I am doing great in them. And last of all as I mentioned this year my classes are going to be better. Would you consider this an advantage against let s say someone who had good grades all 3 years and are in high level classes? Thanks for all the answers!
What are your chances at college if your gpa is lower than the admissions average ?
I would have to know your extra currics and SAT score to know this. Good thing with SD is they have a point system, which in my opinion is more fair. A high GPA and SAT are good, but I know for a fact that some friends of mine got into schools such as UCLA with a 1600 SAT, (4.5 Weighted GPA though). Some of it depends on if your the first one to college, the essay, and how many AP classes you took. Don't worry man your GPA is decent and will get you minimum Riverside or Irvine. Higher SAT score is always good, and remember they only take the best score now, so take it as many times as you want. A good score that might push you through would be 1900-2400. In terms of essay, make it personal and they want to see a passion to learn and succeed. Doing all this will guarantee you SD or Irvine, not doing it with only a 3.76 will give you a 50/50 chance. But don't worry at all,because I guarantee Irvine. That and college admissions get crazier every year, had a friend go to Pomona college with a 1700 SAT, and 3.6 GPA weighted. Okay this is some advice after reviewing what you just added on. You will get into Irvine and SD no question about it. However if we had to question if you would get into SD, it would probably be how many APs you took. But in my opinion and my college counselors opinion, is that A's are more important the name of the class. If you can improve your SAT score to about 2200, you can maybe even get into UCLA if your lucky. The main reason I say that UCLA is possible because you are the first one to go to college. Apply to the private schools to like Chicago, Emory, UCSB, USC and NYU if you want. Now not to be racist or anything, but knowing your nationality can help alot. Most people believe race doesn't play a part in admissions, sadly it does. I had a friend with a 1700 SAT, 3.7 weighted GPA, and little extra curriculars get into Pomona college. However he was Latino and the first one to college, see how race and circumstance plays a huge role in admissions. The list goes on but basically anything could affect your admissions. If your missing a foot I mean anything, can really affect your admissions, including a special talent.