If i get a D for a semester in geometry class in my freshmen year....?

Question

but my gpa is still a 3.8, would it hinder my chances of getting into a good college?(undergraduate)

Answer 1

If you took (or take) higher level math courses and perform well on them then the D should not affect you at any college that will accept a 3.8 GPA (nearly all of them!). Many colleges have a section on their applications for providing additional information. If you have a legitimate reason for performing poorly that semester then write it there--but don't make it sound like you are making up excuses. Definitely point out the better grades that were earned later on.

I had a couple Ds my freshman year of high school (including one in Geometry 1st semester) because I switched schools 3 weeks before 1st semester ended and the new school's curriculum was totally different and I bombed the finals. I was still accepted to several excellent top-level schools, including one Ivy League school with a full scholarship.

Answer 2

If you still have a good GPA, it woudn't affect much. However, you may want to work hard in other math courses and get a tutor if math is a problem for you. Ultimately, they generally look at the GPA and SAT or ACT scores. As long as you do well on those, you are ok. However, if you missed information from Geometry that you need on the tests, you will also lower that score. I suggest redoing the Geometry, formally or informally. Take it again, or study and get a tutor to make sure you know the information.

Good Luck!
Sue

Answer 3

It is in your freshman year, you have plenty of time to retake the semester the following year or better yet, summer school. You have a great GPA, and the D will lower it, but if it is only one semester, just retake it! You'll still get into a good college, and every college has different requirements for admissions, so it's really relative to where you want to go! Good luck and stay on top of your work!

Answer 4

I think if you work hard and prove you can do that class again or a higher class they will not look at this on your record. I know when I went into college they did look at all my grades and questioned a few of them, but since the class I made a D in I took the class a step higher than that and got an A so that proved to them that I could do the work. I wouldn't worry about it too much. Study hard and try not to make too many D's. Good luck.

Answer 5

Probably not for just 1 class as long as it averages out to a 3.8. You can offset little mistakes like that by rounding out your college resume: good activities, acheivements, good SAT scores, etc

You do need to address why your math grades are so poor. College math doesn't get any easier. Maybe hire a tutor, ask the teacher for help, or study with a successful classmate?

Answer 6

With a GPA of 3.8, you should be okay, especially if you want on to a higher math class (sounds like you did).

Answer 7

Doubtful. H.S. Teachers love to BS you about this phenomena. Maybe your brain wasn't appropriately developed at this age for geometry. (Man in my dorm did thesis on this) What counts is overall GPA and that all important SAT or whatever they take regarding admissions. For a guaranteed admission become a black female, Lesbian Indian !

Answer 8

relies upon what you recommend via a "stable" college. a three.7 gpa isn't that great for any of the precise faculties. Sorry, yet they have their p.c.. of the cream of the crop or perhaps pupils with ideal gpa's won't get into their college of selection in the event that they have not got the total kit -- variety, community provider, etc... yet a three.7 gpa would desire to get you into any variety of faculties that have extra "versatile" admissions standards. you will do high-quality!

Answer 9

It shouldn't...especially if that is the lowest grade that you have and if your GPA stays above a 3.0.

Answer 10

It may stop you from getting into the college of your choice, but it won't stop you from getting into a good college.