<p>I received a 29 ACT score my first time and so far only time I have taken the ACT. I will be retaking it in on the 22nd and anticipate getting a 30-32 pretty easily, as it was only science last time that kept me from receiving a 34. </p>
<p>My question is, if I apply right now to a selective school that has a 31-32 ACT average, will they flat out reject me, or will they defer me giving them a chance to see my new score. This is of course assuming my ACT score <em>has</em> to be at least 31-32 for me to be a serious canditate, which I realize is not always the case.</p>
<p>Also, should I in some way tell them that they can be expecting a new score, by say attaching a letter to my application.</p>
<p>Sorry, but unless you have a hook, I would think you'll be rejected. Even their average is not enough if you're a white or asian non athlete/legacy/rich and famous at highly selective schools. Maybe Syracuse?</p>
<p>Im planning on majoring in economics or finance, then would like to attend business school. Any ideas for colleges a few steps down then?</p>
<p>as for hooks, these would be as close as I could come (as well as random info thrown in);</p>
<p>first generation
low-income, less than 20,000 (though some say this is a handicap)
attended boys state
interned at a law firm all summer
mock trial
debate team
plenty of volunteer work
great reccomendations
^^ both typical I know
3.8 or 3.9 GPA - kind of up in the air which
senior year I am taking 4 ap classes, as well as honors physics, A's in them all
etc.</p>
<p>Okay, how would I go about "using" that hook, should I focus on it it my essays, or..?</p>
<p>Also, a few more random tidbits, I have a upward rising grade trend, from 3.7 to 4.0 (unweighted) junior year. I am 17 in a class of 340. Also I transfered from a private school with a class of 15 to my current public school, my reccomendations focus on how I transitioned amazingly well, took advantage of the additional opportunities, and got involved, top of my class, "loves learning not just getting good grades" "most ethusiastic learner I have ever met" etc.; the transition was due to a car accident that left both my parents out of work for a year, making it unaffordable. </p>
<p>Because of this I wasnt able to participate in sports, choosing rather to work.</p>
<p>I was thinking a possible choice for my essay would be my view on the transition, possibly my first day in a new large school? Hm.</p>
<p>My primary choice is UofM, as I am instate. Barring getting in there I honestly dont know where I am going to go. NYU looks great, as do the schools I mentioned above but I dont know if I would have a chance. </p>
<p>I need safeties, matches, and a realistic reach or two...</p>