College applications: How much do senior-year grades matter? 5 Articles

by C. Mackenzie

We're all familiar with the sentiments - laziness, apathy, boredom. They aren't unique to any one person or activity in particular, but they become especially prevalent towards the end of high school. The phrase 'senioriti...read more

by Leigh Goessl

You've worked hard through your high school years to keep up a high GPA and took heed of all the recommended suggestions to be accepted to your college of choice. It's paid off. You've probably heard from many people it's ...read more

by Reynold Conger

Follow the money. Yeah, senior year, students have their diploma in the bag and expect to be accepted at a college on the basis of their existing grades. Why not goof off senior year? Follow the money. Even the grades ...read more

by Marie Gerber

It is a somewhat common misconception that senior year grades have no impact upon whether or not you are accepted into the college of your choice. However, this is simply not true in many cases. When it comes to applying f...read more

by Andrew Thoesen

Senior year grades are a minor concern when applying for college. Most college applications are sent in during the early part of senior year, so your preliminary chances of entering school aren't determined by them. The ...read more