Can you explain a bad grade to colleges?

Do not try to explain a bad grade in your Common Application or main college essay. That will only make you seem like a whiner. Do not call the admissions offices and offer a verbal explanation.

Can colleges rescind admissions based on grades?

Yes, colleges can and do rescind offers of admission. They will do so for poor grades on your final transcript and/or for school expulsions, suspensions, honor violations, and tangles with the law depending on the situation. They will want to know the circumstances and will evaluate the situation case by case.

Can colleges find out if you double deposit?

They can, and will, check up on someone, and they can, and will, rescind offers of admission if they find out you’ve double deposited. It’s in the fine print in many schools’ acceptance information. Also, your high school guidance counselors are asked to step in if they believe you’ve double deposited.

Should I explain my bad grades in personal statement?

If you don’t have a story to tell, don’t try to explain. That is, if you got bad grades or had a bad test score because you didn’t study or didn’t care, don’t try to make up something. It will probably come off as inauthentic. If the blemish on your record really isn’t that bad, don’t explain.

How do you describe your weakness in a personal statement?

Explain what went wrong, what obstacle you faced, and how you worked to overcome that challenge. Addressing the improvements you made (boosting your GPA, retaking a class, etc.) is an excellent strategy for your personal statement.

Is it OK to be rude to admissions officers?

But that never means you can be rude or pushy to anyone — anyone — working in or near an admissions office. Many schools track your and/or your parents’ communication with that college, and even if they don’t actively track your interest, admissions officers still take notes.

Should you use an admissions essay to explain bad grades?

Admissions experts say applicants often use admissions essays to address a less-than-stellar GPA, but there are right and wrong ways to explain poor grades. If you find yourself in this situation, here are a few do’s and don’ts to follow.

Should I contact Admissions officers during the admissions process?

I generally encourage students to *only* contact admissions officers during the admissions process if there is something unique and relevant to add to the application file since the application was submitted.

Do numbers matter when it comes to college admission?

Numbers matter when it comes to college admissions. Prospective college students typically submit SAT or ACT scores, plus their GPA, as part of their application, and many higher education experts believe GPAs reveal how students will do in college.