@hulimcfulia: well, actually, for most majors, yes GPA matters a lot, but most importantly you need a combination of strong GPA + strong course rigor + strong test scores, with each element making up for the others if one is below level. So, if your GPA isn’t too high, you can compensate with course rigor to have a weighted rank in the top 20% and an ACT score of 30 and above. That would give you a shot at TCU. With an ACT 28, you need a weighted rank in the top 12%. So, don’t give up, but don’t fixate on TCU - it’s a reach, so you need to find “TCU-like” matches and safeties. What aspects of TCU do you like? Open a new thread in “college selection” and give your current stats, the aspects of TCU you like, your parents’ budget (and, if different, their EFC), and people will suggest colleges like TCU where you have a good shot at admissions and scholarships!