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"Hi!\r\n\r\nIf your grades were a result of an extenuating circumstance, list that in your additional info for your Common App. However, if it was a result of you simply not caring, be transparent - don't make excuses. If you have a consistent and positive trajectory for your high school transcript - you went from Cs to As - this will look better than the opposite, getting high grades which then become lower. Talk about what drove you to work harder and what changed your mentality on boosting your grades. If used correctly, it can even be an engaging essay topic for you to write about. \r\n\r\nThese schools want to see improvement so it won't be the end of the world if you have a couple Cs on your transcript as long as you're getting As now. There have been students who have gotten into these schools with Cs in the past, though few and far between. Because unfortunately, Ivy Leagues reject tons and tons of applicants with straight As, perfect SAT scores, and impressive extracurriculars. \r\n\r\nThe best you can do boost your average, have original and unique accomplishments and extracurriculars and achievements, excellent recommendation letters, and strong essays. If the rest of your application is incredibly strong and you boost your grades, you will be on the right track for potentially landing one these competitive schools. \r\n\r\nBest of luck!"
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