are your grades from sophmore year important to colleges?
366082
your overall gpa and SAT plus exrtracurriculars are what get you in school. Most times the numbers matter most, but ECA's help a lot too.
888318
Of course! You still have 3 and a half years to bring your GPA up, and along with your GPA colleges also look at your SAT's, extra curricular activites etc. Usually, if your GPA is lower than you've hoped for, then if you do really, really well on your SAT's (and vice versa) most colleges will accept you (along with other factors that affect their decision). \n\nAt my interview with my school they were more concerned about my progress in high school as a whole, as for me, my first and second year were my worst and I improved as an upperclassman. \n\nHope this helps...Your life isn't over :)
37928
No, there is not. The most important thing about your transcript is not the name of the school but rather the grades. As long as your school is accredited, you are in good shape.\n\nHappy job hunting!
760552
Excellent  grades.  You could get in a elite college if you maintain those types of grades.  Well done high school\nstudent!
925820
You do apply for colleges in the fall, and the colleges do indeed see your list of senior courses and eventually your semester grades because they ask for your transcript. (At least, that is what happens with U of CA applicants.) Freshman year classes do not play a major role, but your GPA should not be low because it contributes to your average GPA in high school. Sophomore and Junior years are extremely important; therefore, I advise you try to take challenging courses and excel in them those two years. I personally have not taken any courses outside of school, but I know others who have but only because the course is sometimes easier at a community college than the course in high school! I do not know the colleges' opinion. good luck with high school!
723093
You should contact the admissions department at Syracuse and talk to them about it. Because yes, your senior year grades do count. But a low grade in one course - if all your other grades remained strong - that one grade may not kill you. \n\nIf they say that it is enough to cause a problem, then do talk to them about what your options might be. These might include taking the class again in the summer at your school or a local college. \n\nTo make you feel a bit better, I got into Syracuse. All my grades were good, but for one - I got a D in French in my junior year. So maybe you'll be okay - or maybe not. Talk to them!\n\nGood luck. Don't freak yet.
814422
It really depends on the schools you apply to, and the major you intend to declare. If you didn't do so well on the math section but want to major in History or something, I think most colleges would look past it if you have everything else that they're looking for
261316
Colleges aren't going to care if you went to two schools or not. They just care about you G.P.A, and Sat or act score. Also that you have taken 4 yrs of math, english, and science.
469107
Its not, unless your going for top 10% or honor student so you have a better chance at scholarships.  If you just want to pass, then it doesn't really matter.  Its good practice for when you get into college (when it does matter), but other then that I wouldn't worry so long as your not in danger of failing.
448328
It really is never too soon, in my opinion, to start thinking about college.  Most colleges look at your overall gpa which accumulates over all four years of high school.  If you are thinking about some of the more prestigious universities, you should keep in mind that extra curriculars are important too.  If you participate in a lot of activities (sports, clubs, etc.) and still manage a good gpa, you'll have no problem getting into a good school!
309907
As a sophomore, you can raise your GPA substantially over the next two years.  I suggest you focus on learning math since it's your weak point by getting books and taking additional courses prior to taking junior and senior math classes.  If you raise your GPA, you can [ostensibly] prove that the one low grade was a aberration and not your normal standard of performing.  \n\nAlso, I suggest some very heavy prep work for your entrance exams.  If you score high on those and have a high school GPA that is impressive enough, most colleges will not put too much importance on the one low grade.  You do have to be exemplary from this point on, however.  Some colleges (Ivy League may be out of your reach) may not consider a student with a low grade in such an important subject, but state colleges will probably remain within your reach.
399229
Grades matter for the transition into new parts in your life.  High school grades matter when applying for college and college grades matter when trying to find a job.  It is not the only thing employers look at.  Work experience is the most important thing, in my opinion.
646993
Of course freshman grades count!  All grades from high school and beyond stay with you on your permanent record, until you leave this twisted mortal coil in which we all are forced to live.
1044264
it depeends in your school.\nbut it may be equivalent to an A, or it may stay the same but is just regarded as higher than an A than in a regular class--for colleges
730270
I think that someone like you would be the better student, and looked at better than the first.  When colleges look at grades and courses, they want to know that you know what you can handle.  They want good GPAs.  Great grades that keep you in the top of your class will get you into college.  What will help even more is if you went a step above just classes and participated in activities.  A person who just had great grades will not look as good to a college as someone who does well and has involved themselves in other activities, especially volunteering.  If you have that as well, then you are a shoe in.
864316
Yes it should because all those four years prepare you for college. The better you do in school, the better job you will have. But it all depends on what you think. This was in my opinion.
1111560
It's actually the year that colleges pay attention to the most and when you are taking your most critcal classes, thus the reason people say that Junior year is the hardest.  It is the time to do your best!  And that one guy who said senoir year is the hardest obviously doesn't knw what he's talking about because you take your SAT's in the very beginning of senior year and in the middle of the year you find out what colleges have accepted you, therefore they are looking at your junior year mostly.  Senior year, you are most likely done with all your requirements and are taking a bunch of AP classes or electives by the second semester.