Hello! In the admissions process, do colleges take into account our PE grades? I'm trying to figure out if a not-so-great PE grade will hurt my overall application. Thanks for the help!
Hello! When evaluating your application, most colleges will primarily focus on your core academic classes, such as math, science, social studies, and language arts. While colleges do look at your overall GPA, they typically place less emphasis on non-academic courses like PE.
That said, a not-so-great PE grade isn't likely to significantly impact your overall application, especially if your academic performance in core subjects is strong. Colleges are most interested in your performance in rigorous courses related to your intended major or area of interest. Your extracurricular activities, essay, and other components of your application will also play an important role in the admissions process.
Make sure to continue focusing on your core classes, as well as getting involved in meaningful extracurricular activities. If there's a particular reason for your lower performance in PE, you might consider discussing it in the "additional information" section of your application, if it provides relevant context for your situation. However, in most cases, it would be best to concentrate on other aspects of your application that demonstrate your strengths and interests. Good luck!
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