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Addendum for two C's in first semester ?

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:05 pm
by j0elanz
Apologies ahead of time if I'm overthinking this.

Halfway through my first semester I switched majors from engineering to English. Best decision I've ever made.

However, after the switch I neglected two courses, University Physics and Intro to Engineering, and ended up receiving two C+'s that semester.
My overall GPA for the semester was 3.1. For the rest of college, it was always 4.0 or close. Should I attempt to explain that first semester in an addendum, or not draw any extra attention to it?

Thanks.

Re: Addendum for two C's in first semester ?

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:11 pm
by PDX4343
I don't think an addendum is necessary for that. Especially since your overall GPA should be very solid.

Re: Addendum for two C's in first semester ?

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 6:22 pm
by USayinBoalt
This definitely sounds like overkill. There's such thing as too many addenda

Re: Addendum for two C's in first semester ?

Posted: Mon Aug 22, 2016 7:04 pm
by Mikey
Nah don't do it. Adcomms recognize that freshman can screw up their first semester or first year. It's not that uncommon I believe, so it shouldn't be something to write them about.