How much effect would getting a C in one class have on your application to West Point? Right now I have a borderline B- in the class, and the final exam is on Tuesday. Hypothetically, if I ended with a C, but got all A's and A-'s in the rest of my classes, would it be extremely hurtful?
Getting a C
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It happens and it isn’t fatal. But make up for it by taking the hardest math classes your school has to offer and getting As, or at worst Bs. Show an upward trajectory the next two years and show that the C was an anomaly.
Has math always been a challenge for you? Have you taken Algebra I yet? If so, how did you do? Generally speaking, I would work to beef up your math skills. If you show progress, that one C won't be a deal breaker. You could even talk about how you dealt with the challenge in your admissions essays and nomination request essays.
I got next to a 100% in Algebra 1 last year. I’d fully take responsibility for coming into freshman year never having studied before, and not caring about school like I should. All I can say is I learned from my stupidity, and going into next year hoping for a strong start.
If you stick with this, then you should be in a good position for your application. One "C" freshman year is just not that big of a deal if you show that it was an outlier.