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title:  I’m in Class 11, have no extracurriculars, and messed up my mid‑terms. Can I still be hopeful to apply?
description: Yes, you can still be hopeful. Universities look at overall academic improvement and potential, not just one set of mid‑terms. Start improving your Class 12 performance, build some meaningful extracurriculars (like projects, community work, or internships), and prepare a good…
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updated: "2026-01-08"
category: Study in Hong Kong
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#  I’m in Class 11, have no extracurriculars, and messed up my mid‑terms. Can I still be hopeful to apply?

Yes, you can still be hopeful. Universities look at overall academic improvement and potential, not just one set of mid‑terms. Start improving your Class 12 performance, build some meaningful extracurriculars (like projects, community work, or internships), and prepare a good personal statement  that helps strengthen your profile even if earlier marks weren’t ideal.