<p>ansley10,</p>
<p>My son had similar SAT & GPA. It presented some problems for him as schools tend to look at GPA more than standardized tests. He was accepted at 4 schools and wait listed at two others. He was admitted from the wait list at the school he now attends.</p>
<p>1) You need to explain your turnaround in some fashion, perhaps essay, perhaps a note from your guidance counselor, or even a supplemental note from yourself.
2) The 4.0 in jr year is extremely helpful, but it needs to be followed up with strong mid-year grades as a senior. This will show that the 2.8 was a fluke, rather than the 4.0.
3) Apply wherever your want. Don’t limit yourself by thinking you won’t get in. If you have questions about chances at a specific school, ask on the CC forum for that school.
4) Your GPA may limit your ability to get scholarship money. Some schools have strict GPA cutoffs for consideration.
5) Be prepared to be wait listed, not at all schools, but at some. If you do get wait listed, hopefully you can send stellar 3rd qtr grades and additional accomplishments to bolster your case for admission.</p>
<p>Best of luck</p>