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Here's the story:
http://teamliquid.net/blogs/viewblog.php?id=72054
summary: I got a D in AP bio for the year and asked for opinions, a lot of people said it's not enough to get rescinded. I am attending Rutgers University for Engineering.
Two weeks ago or so, I requested my counselor writing me a letter about how that 1 bad grade does not reflect the student I am and also my work ethics, blah blah.
I also received a copy of the letter, but my counselor told me to not send it out with the final transcript because:
-it only attracts attention to college.
-he thinks i don't need to be concerned since I have 1 C, 1 B, and 4-5 A's.
However he siad if by chance i get notified of an explanation, probation, or even a revoke of my app, then he would send out the letter. He also said if I want to, I could send out the letter myself but he recommends I don't.
Question: send the counselor letter or no?
 
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Why try to attract attention to yourself by sending it out?
Follow your counselor's advice, makes the most sense. And I also highly doubt they'll rescind your acceptance because of one bad grade. -_-
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On June 16 2008 09:38 Equinox_kr wrote:
Why try to attract attention to yourself by sending it out?
Follow your counselor's advice, makes the most sense. And I also highly doubt they'll rescind your acceptance because of one bad grade. -_-
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It would seem strange that a university would take the time to weed out applicants to accept a certain number. Then go over their list of accepted students agian to weed them down more? Seems like a waste of time and resources. Im sure you will be fine. Enjoy your summer man!
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Do what your counselor says. If you send it out, think about how it makes you appear to colleges.
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dont do it
my friend got like 4 ds and carnegie mellon didnt kick him out
and like 2 cs
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was your AP test score good atleast? i got a C in bio but a 5 on the AP. i doubt they'll do anything
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don't be stupid
don't send it
why would you even consider it
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On June 17 2008 03:51 geometryb wrote:
was your AP test score good atleast? i got a C in bio but a 5 on the AP. i doubt they'll do anything
dunno, probably like a 3.i didnt even study =o
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Sure your counselor probably handles hundreds of students going into college every year, but you want the input of a bunch of people on the internet who have probably only done the process twice tops, with some maybe having never done it 
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I echo everyone else here: don't send it unless if you do get rescinded.
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Thanks for the advice people!
I guess if I get notified to explain, get probation, or rescinded (probably not...) then I will send out the letter ^^
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Did you not believe us the first time we told you?
You would have to drop your average horribly to get rescinded. A D and a C amoung A's isn't going to hurt you, especially during senior semester when most people start slacking. Its called the senior slide for a reason.
Chill out and enjoy the summer.
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On June 18 2008 17:48 yenta wrote:
Did you not believe us the first time we told you?
You would have to drop your average horribly to get rescinded. A D and a C amoung A's isn't going to hurt you, especially during senior semester when most people start slacking. Its called the senior slide for a reason.
Chill out and enjoy the summer.
Sorry dude. I keep...
overreacting. Because of one fucking bad grade.
Bah
And I asked to see if I should send the letter. better not unless I hear back --;
thanks for the advice
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happy bday!
gl with college, youre lucky youre so far into the whole college thing, i just finished junior year high school
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On June 19 2008 12:25 ieatkids5 wrote:
happy bday!
gl with college, youre lucky youre so far into the whole college thing, i just finished junior year high school
Thanks, it's actually tomorrow, which is in like 30 minutes. But for Korean time, it is my birthday right now.
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BE CONCERNED.
YOU CAN GET REALLY SCREWD OVER BY A D!!! [friend got REALLY SCREWED OVER]
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EPT
