@Lindagaf My UC GPA is 3.67/3.8. Last week, my high school just merged my community college grades with their grades. They have my GPA as 3.71/4.13, but they count every grade from every class and weight every college class.
Thanks. I’m going to the college fair for CTCL. Some of the “tree hugging clove smoking” colleges were on there, too.
Bard was on a couple of those lists you talked about, and I read that they have an alternative application process where I just submit essays. Thanks so much for your time and insight. And links. 
I know I should get involved in something again. I like the idea of getting a job, because I know I’d treat it like a higher stakes venture compared to volunteering or a club. Something in customer service where I’ll be forced to smile even if it feels fake.