About Elena U. Rodríguez Expertise I can answer most questions that cover the college admissions process.
Experience I have worked in college administration and student affairs for over 7 years in the areas of academic support, academically at-risk students, 1st generation students, students of color, disabled student service, new student programs, NCAA division one athletes, assessment and accredition research, student retention management, managed online course student support services, parent programs, training and development of faculty and college staff, marketing and promotion of student and staff programs and activities, and admissions recruitment.
Question Can a course you did poorly on in your freshman highschool year that affect a university's decision to accept you in later years ? I've heard "stories" about this happening from former teachers(e.g. student A didn't get into the University of Toronto's business school after her senior year because she failed and had to retake the same a course in grade nine. Due to the university course's competitive nature she was not accepted.). I would like to know if this is at all possible and what the likelihood of this happening would be.
Answer It depends on the course and the university that you are planning on applying to. If you are not satisfied with your performance in this class that you are worried about, I would recommend you visit your guidance counselor and discuss whether or not you would benefit from retaking the class during the Summer.
