A lot questions for an early worrier

<p>So I'm going to into my junior year and yes, I'm already stressed about college. I just had a lot of questions so here I go....</p>

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<li>My GPA is not all too stellar. I got all As in my freshman year except for one C in my Geometry class. I struggled a lot in that class and school was especially tough for me that year because of a medical condition that was undiagnosed. I always received straight As before that and my C was a shock. This year I got all As except for a B+ in math. This also upset me because I was a very very very close to an A. I don't have numbers for my GPA yet but I will be calling my school to get a number. My GPA is scaring me a lot so I was wondering, will it make a very very serious impact on my chances at good schools? I take all honors classes and always have. </li>
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<p>Course lists: </p>

<p>Freshman year: </p>

<p>French II Honors
Biology Honors
Integrated Western Civilization (The gifted class. It is a combination of English and History)
Seminar Geometry (one step higher than honors)
Spanish II Honors </p>

<p>Sophomore Year: </p>

<p>Honors Algebra II
Business Law and Marketing (not honors. Taken to fulfill a graduation requirement. A+ though)
Spanish III Honors
Chemistry Honors
French III Honors
Global Issues (The gifted class. It is a combination of English and History)</p>

<p>Junior Year (upcoming year):</p>

<p>Honors Precalculus
Spanish IV Honors
Physics Honors
AP Chemistry
French IV Honors
Viewpoints (The gifted class. It is a combination of English and History. Includes AP Language as part of the course) </p>

<p>I also have A+ in gym and health which doesn't really matter but does boast my GPA up.</p>

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<li>Extracurricular </li>
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<p>I have been on the quiz team (only 10 people are allowed on after tryouts) for two years.
I have been a member of Annenberg Science Symposium for two years.
I am a member of a few other clubs such as the Global Responsibility Group but the two former groups for the most important to me.<br>
I am very likely to get the position of captain for the quiz team and the position of president for Annenberg during my senior year.
I work started working at Kumon this year and plan on working there for the next two years.
I have not started volunteering yet but I am looking forward volunteering with the local fire and ambulance service in addition organizations for women and refugees this summer. </p>

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<li>Scores </li>
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<p>I know it's early, but I haven't taken any tests yet. I did take the PSAT this year without studying at all and was able to get a 192. I hadn't even looked at what the SAT or PSAT looks like before taking the test. I was pretty much winging it blindly. Planning to study a lot for upcoming tests in October. </p>

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<li>Awards. </li>
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<p>I have ranked top 10 nationally for the National French Award for the last 3 years. I also ranked for the National Spanish Exam this year and it was my first time taking the NSE.
I was finalist in a Nicolas Kristof essay contest. I am told that I write well but in my personal opinion, I want to rip up everything I write. We'll see how my essays go.
I plan on entering more contests but we'll see how everything turns out. </p>

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<li>Personal Information
I come from a low-income household but my school district is very fortunate and many people apply to top schools from my school. In other words, lots of competition. I am also Bengali. </li>
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<p>Final notes: Yes, it's very very early to start worrying so much but I really need some sort of guidance. I'm slightly lost and would greatly appreciate any sort of feedback. Thank you.....</p>

<p>Edit to my title: A lot of questions*</p>

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<p>You didn’t ask ANY questions ;). </p>

<p>At least for me, I prefer the OP asking specific questions rather than listing lots of information and requesting general input.</p>

<p>What are your major concerns? Testing? Rigor of coursework? Depth of ECs? LORs?</p>

<p>[please don’t say all of the above]</p>

<p>Haha, sorry about that. I got lost in my own thoughts. Um, I guess my overall question is how far I should reach when it comes to keeping schools in mind. I know this is a complex and indefinite question but it would helpful to have a general idea so I don’t get my hopes too high. Also, I know my GPA is a weak point, but do see any other weak points that I could improve upon.</p>

<p>What *is *your GPA? Frankly, you do need to get your thoughts together. Make an appt w/your school Guid counselor about college choices.</p>

<p>Agree that UW gpa is necessary information, we have students on CC complain about their ‘awful’ 3.9 gpa.</p>

<p>And I think the second suggestion to talk to your HS GC is excellent, they will be your best source of information about the outcomes of other similar students from your school.</p>

<p>Finally, it’s not your tippy top school that is important, it’s the development of a realistic list of admissions and financial safety, match and reach schools that is key to this process.</p>

<p>What are you interested in/planning to major in?</p>

<p>So I finally received my report card for the year and with it, I came to know my GPA. For last year, I know my GPA was 3.85 weighted. My GPA for this year is 4.08 weighted. My cumulative GPA is 3.95. I hope that helps. As for my what I plan to do in the future, I was thinking either law or international relations.</p>