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How bad is AC on my transcript?

A C won't ruin you unless (for example), you are applying to mathematics with a C in math. However, colleges compare you to your other students at your school. 3.82 unweighted is around the averages of many of the top schools and you are already on the higher bracket of weighted GPAs.
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Is one C on my transcript bad?

C = Average. This is the basic level that all professors expect of college students. When students turn in C-level work, they have answered all questions at the minimum level expected for competency in the course, but they have not pressed beyond that point.
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Does AC look bad on a transcript?

At least for American universities, a single C on your transcript will have a negligible effect on your admission chances because universities evaluate students with holistic review. Holistic review basically means that not only grades and test scores, but also a students' extracurricular commitments and background.
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Will one C ruin my chances of college?

To sum up, one C is not ideal, but it may not ruin your chances at competitive schools, especially if the rest of your application is strong. Best of luck with your college applications!
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Do colleges accept C's?

Colleges may see this as a sign that a student is not as “college-ready” as their peers. However, this does not mean that you'll be rejected since most colleges review applications holistically. It's also good to note that receiving a “C” is less “acceptable” at more competitive schools than others- it's all relative.
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How many W's on a transcript is bad?

Will one C ruin my GPA?

Depends on what your GPA is, how many classes you have taken, and how GPAs are calculated. If you had 25 As and one C, no, it won't hurt it. If you have two As, one B, and a C, yes it will have a negative effect on it. If you have all Ds, a C will actually help your GPA.
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Will one C ruin my chances of Ivy League?

With all of that being said, it's unfortunately very rare to get into an Ivy League school with C's during your freshman year, or at any time during your high school career. Yes, there are exceptions but it's never a good idea to hinge your hopes on the very small chance that something might happen.
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Can you get into Harvard with C's?

Yes. You do not have to be perfect. However if you say you want to major in math but you have a C in calculus, then your chances slim, a lot.
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Is C bad in grades?

C - this is a grade that rests right in the middle. C is anywhere between 70% and 79% D - this is still a passing grade, and it's between 59% and 69% F - this is a failing grade.
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Can I get into Harvard if I have one C?

Definitely! I realize, though, that it might not be realistic to get 100% As from now on. Whether or not that's possible, it's definitely in your best interest to do as well as you can and particularly to raise your Algebra 2 grade before the end of the year.
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Is it better to get C or withdraw?

I can tell you from several years (I literally forget how many) in community college in Pasadena, California, that taking a withdrawn is by far the best option in terms of your grade point average than accepting a C grade in a class.
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Is it better to withdraw or get AC?

Students frequently ask about dropping a course to avoid getting a “C.” While this is generally not advisable, a withdrawal might be a good decision if it would be your first C and your struggles in the class would endanger your other grades.
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What happens if you get a C in your transcript?

A grade of C or better is required to earn a Passed; a C- or below will earn a Not Passed grade. A grade of C- may satisfy many requirements (e.g., General Education, elective) but a Not Passed grade will not earn any credit or satisfy requirements.
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Do colleges care about 1 C?

If you receive one C during your high school years, it may ultimately affect your chances of getting into a top school. However, it won't automatically exclude you from one. Instead, it will make earning an acceptance a little harder for you, as you'll have to compensate in other areas.
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What to do if you get AC in a class?

If you pass a class with a “c”, you still passed the class. Some locations may see a “c” as a failing grade. If you fail a class, that too is ok, just take it again until you pass, that is if it is important to you.
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What does C mean on a transcript?

A “C” means average work by an intelligent college student. Typically, this is the most common grade in my general education classes; at least one-third of students earn this grade in the courses I teach. A “B” means “above average.”
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Is a C failing in college?

A C- may be considered a passing grade in some colleges, while a failing grade in others. In most colleges, a grade below C- is considered a failing grade.
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Is C considered failing?

Numerical and letter grades

However, there are some schools that consider a C the lowest passing grade, so the general standard is that anything below a 60% or 70% is failing, depending on the grading scale. In college and universities, a D is considered to be an unsatisfactory passing grade.
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Is a C+ acceptable?

C+ = The student demonstrates good performance in relation to learning outcomes for the course. C = The student demonstrates satisfactory performance in relation to learning outcomes for the course. C- = The student demonstrates minimally acceptable performance in relation to learning outcomes for the course.
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Does Yale accept C's?

For a Yale College student who has elected the Credit/D/Fail option, the registrar converts grades of A, A–, B+, B, B–, C+, C, and C– to CR and enters that mark on the student's record. Grades of D+, D, D–, and F are recorded as reported.” A+ cannot be given at Yale.
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Do Ivy Leagues accept C's?

From B's and C's to the Ivy League: How The Ivy Institute Helped This Student Get into Columbia! Let's talk about one of The Ivy Institute's former students, Daniel, who we helped achieve the unimaginable: An Ivy League acceptance with a 3.2 GPA (including C's).
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Is a 93 an A at Harvard?

For example, 83-86 is the range for a B, but 87-89 is the smaller range for a B+. Both systems have the added problem that an A+ has no separate grade; thus a 15-point or four-point A stands for the huge range 93-100. Clearly, some CUE members have not considered the intracacies of the grading process.
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Will one C ruin my 4.0 GPA?

Yes, if you have a 4.0 GPA, the C can make it go down. However, if you get that 4.0 after taking many classes, the C won't have a big effect on it.
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Can I get into Stanford with one C?

There is no minimum GPA or test score, nor is there any specific number of AP or honors courses you must have on your transcript in order to have your application reviewed or be admitted to Stanford.
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