dropping an AP class

[questbest]

I’m a senior in hs and not doing well in my only AP class that I’ve taken. I’ve already sent apps to Towson, URI, UMASS, JMU. I applied really early and the transcrips were sent out from my hs already. I’m going to be changing from AP environmental into regular environmental. Do I need to write a letter to the Admissions of each college explaining why or have my hs guidance counselor send an “updated” transcript.

[Sophie03]

That is a great question.

I have worked with students on both sides of being admitted to college, both helping them getting into a college and I’ve been the one helping to review transcripts to accept students.

The main thing you don’t want is to have a class bring down your GPA. If you withdrawal now findout from your high school how this will reflect on your transcript.
If you are getting a W (Withdrawal)then make sure that the colleges you are looking into are not going to count this against you. Some frown on this and others over look it.

If you are past the point where you can drop the class and keep a good GPA, then I’d recommend staying in the class and working with your teacher to find out what you can do to bring up your grade. Ask if there is extra credit projects or something you can do.
The last thing you want is to have a low GPA resulting from a low grade.

I hope this helps.

Sophie

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