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Ivy League
Okay so I'm usually an 'A' student but 8 months ago my mother died and I've really been depressed for a while. I just started high school (9th grade) and my first semester grades were four B's and three A's. And now I realized that I really need to pick up my grades. I've always wanted to go to Harvard and since everything that has happened...I haven't been paying much attention to school. So if I get all A's for next semester and the rest of my three years do I still stand a chance of getting into an Ivy League school?
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No, you would not. My friend's dad interviews people for Ivy League school so I know what I'm talking about. People who apply to those schools have a 4.0 unweighted GPA and milestones of extra curricular activities as well as things that make them stand out. I know it sucks, but it's the truth that unless you have a 4.0 GPA you will not even be considered for any of these schools, but don't fret only your semester grade shows up, so if you get A's this quarter and A's on ur semester exams then an A will show up on ur highschool transcript for the first semester. Just study your butt off the next quarter and for the semester exams and you should be good to go. =) I'm sure you'll be able to get those A's as you seem very devoted. Just don't slack.
Ps. I'm REALLY sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine losing my mom.
Hope this helped =)
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I'm sorry for your loss. Getting good grades is of course important to an Ivy League school, but remember it is not the only thing they look at. They also look at involvement, your SAT scores, the kind of interview you give, and probably some other factors. As long as you work hard, and are very well rounded... you should stand a chance.
Good luck. =]
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Hello, I'm very sorry about your mother, and I completely understand what you're going through, along with your grades. I've been there, except it was my dad who passed away. And in middle school I just couldn't focus on my grades, but now I'm in high school and I realized that I definitely had to get my act together. I'm fortunate enough to be able to deal with the death of my father now, and I hope it's getting a little easier for you now. I know it's something you'll never forget, it's just about finidng a way to deal with it.
I have to say as far as your grades now, I think they're really good, but I know that you have to have exceptional grades to get into an ivy league school. To answer your question, yes, if you got all A's for the rest of high school, I'm sure you would stand a very good chance in getting into an ivy league school. I don't think a few B's would hurt, if you get some. Just be sure to always try your best, and as long as you're doing that - you're on the right path.
I wish you nothing, but the best of luck! =)
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