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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]So it sounds like if you have a  couple of C's you had better be a superstar in some other area if you plan to get into H/Y/P or a few of the other highly selective unis.[/quote]That's how I read it.  However, there are so many good colleges that aren't H/Y/P.  They aren't the only game in town.[/quote]

I've been through this too. Here's what I learned from DC's friends' experiences.

If you have a C or two, then the best approach is to tell them your good, true explanation (I was taking care of my ill mother). Or, maybe you can explain that the C's in English were because you were building a nuclear reactor in your garage. I hear that colleges are receptive to good explanations, although I haven't personally seen it in action.

Otherwise, I hate to be that person, but it's not really realistic to place a lot of hope in a highly selective school, even if you do have national-level achievements. I know a kid who fit this description and was rejected at the top colleges.

Of course you should apply, even with a C or two, if this is your dream school. Just don't lose your heart to the extreme reach school. Fortunately, as PP points out, there are plenty of other great colleges, so make sure you fall in love with one or two of these at the same time.[/quote]

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