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Sometimes a "B" can be character-building. She'll double down next time, not coast.

I was an all-A student until I got my first truly bad grade on a writing exercise in 10th grade. Oh, boy! I'd transfered into a different school and didn't realize the new expectations. I learned to write better because that "D" was a huge wake-up call.

In grad school, I was summa all the way and graduated with distinction. But, oh boy, stats kicked my ass. It was humbling as I realized that this was what other people in my cohort felt about all their classes.

Knowing where you have to be vigilant is a gift. I wouldn't knock the B, I'd learn from it---even if you end up being successful in having it removed.

Good luck navigating this period. If tutoring or prep is required to keep DC on course, you should move forward on that without stigma. My children have always had a tutor. It's not value-laden, it's just what we do.
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Thank you for good positive words.

DC is a humble, hardworking well liked kid. I am amazed at some very strong comments here, a simple q was, would  a 'B' on Geometry impact college admissions, thank you to those who were able to provide feedback. DC is disappointed with the final exam grade because the exam did not seem that difficult and DC was able to do the harder questions also towards the end of the exam. There is no obsession here for 'A's rather I also believe in grasping the content and get all concepts. A discussion on another thread about how MS grades impact HS transcript and college admissions made me ask this question when we received the report card yesterday. So thanks to all who were able to provide their input.[/quote]

You have received "strong comments" because you are obviously putting an insane amount of pressure on your MS child based on your post.  You need to CHILL OUT or your kid will pay the price.[/quote]

Where in the post did you see that parents are putting 'insane amount of pressure' on the child. It is with both school and parents recommendation that a student is accelerated in math and reading, so was this kid. The post was more to get clarity on MS Grades on HS transcript issue and the impact on college admissions in future. If you can not understand the content you can avoid commenting.[/quote]

Oh please.  You are insane.  We are talking about a child who got a B.  I feel horrible for kids whose parents are so obsessed with perfection.[/quote]
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