How does a "D" grade in AP Calculus affect college admissions?

Question

I am a High School senior, taking many AP classes, including AP Calculus
(I was pressured into it...BIG MISTAKE)

I have no idea how to succeed in the class, and am sliding into the "D" range, where I think my grades will stabilize.

My question is:
If this is the only class in which I have received a D, will my chances for admission into colleges such as Washington University in St. Louis and Cornell University be adversely affected?
Will I be denied admission?

My GPA is around 3.5 unweighted, though it should be higher at the end of the year...except for the friggin D.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

College acceptances are based on your grades up until the end of your junior year. Admission is also contigent on your grades during your senior year. If your grades suddenly go downhill, a college can rescind its offer. Colleges ask for your final transcript after you complete your senior year.

You might want to contact the admissions offices at those schools which you have been accepted at and explain the situation to them. If the rest of your grades remain in the range you have been working at, perhaps, they can overlook that D. 

Your current GPA might be a little low for Cornell. I don't know about Washington University, but a 3.5 does tend to be at the low end for an Ivy League school.

Anonymous · Answer

From my personal experience D in a AP class would slightly affect your chances of getting into college, but you never know. Colleges know that AP classes are hard, but right focus bringing that grade up to a C+ and a big tip slove the past AP questions and use books like Barrons to practice problems ( Barron's is the hardest) your GPA is "legendary" so dont give up. Try to get a 5 on the finals.

Good luck

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