3.8 ish GPA, but a good story?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Columbia University
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<p>Im a junior, and I can at most get a GPA of 3.83/4.0 ish by the end of the year, which I know sucks.</p>

<p>My grades last year were 3 Bs (2 + and one regular) and 3 As (all minuses :( ) and the rest of my HS is easily to be all A's, but with one possible A- for AP Chem. I take all APs availible and Hrs where i cant take AP. Would they look at that in good light?</p>

<p>Oh yeah, and my 2 B's were in French and Language Arts, but my first language isnt English, so could I mention that?</p>

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<p>OMG a 3.83 is so bad. Community college for you!</p>

<p>Just kidding. A 3.83 is GOOD. You can still raise it during the first semester of senior year. Columbia asks for midyear reports.</p>

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<p>Thats amazing. That seriously made my day</p>

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<p>Right now, your grades are fine. Your GPA, like the SAT, is a threshold only. Your essays and ECs receive far more consideration from the admissions office. And the office also takes into account race, state, etc.</p>