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So how much do fall and spring semester grades matter after you get an acceptance???
So how much do fall and spring semester grades matter after you get an acceptance???
just pass
Although by having an acceptance, you do feel the need to "just pass" the rest of your classes and graduate, beware:
-some schools request your graduating transcripts for their records or to make sure you have not slacked off-but these schools will let you know this when they offer you the acceptance
-you can take your classes easy, but why would you want to just pass the classes and screw up your GPA. You never know who will look at your college transcipts later and it would suck to have a semester that ended in a 2.5
Read your acceptance letter carefully. Some schools specifically state that your performance in your senior year should be "in line" or "on par" with your historical education performance. Other letters say you have to pass with a "C or better" in remaining courses. And remember too, if you're taking things you're going to want later (genetics, immuno, biochem, etc.) you may want to study hard in those classes so you get it the first time around.
people like you guys ruin this thread by providing responsible answers
One thing I can say is that I doubt anybody ever had their acceptance rescinded by making Bs in everything post-acceptance, so a 3.0 is probably cool. Low for acceptance but not enough to really bother an adcom. Making a C in one class is probably no big deal, but making Cs in 5 classes is maybe a little different. Also, making Ds or Fs might really put you in dicey territory. So if you want to slack, take easier classes and pull Bs in them. You don't have to study as hard you did before your acceptance, but don't blow off things entirely.
And yes, read your acceptance letter carefully.