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[quote=Anonymous]I work with college admissions. If a class is taken when a student is in MS, the quarter or semester grade, even on a high school transcript, would not be a single factor that causes a student to be rejected from a reputable college, whatever the OP means by that. Even in a case of hair-splitting, the committee is more likely to look for something other than an early grade to make the decision. Most admissions people will admit that while grades count and are very important, more emphasis is placed on the final three years of HS than the first year, and yes, they (we) are looking for transcripts that show strengths, trend up, and seek out academic challenges (evidenced by course choices) as well as other factors of the application.

Of course, OP, if I were you, I probably wouldn't tell this to your DC, because he really does need to develop good habits now so he can excel and sustain when it really counts. But for you, I don't think you have to worry very much about this one C. Good luck.[/quote]

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