<p>I messed up in my junior year and failed an AP class. The rest of my grades aren't stellar... but I got a 30 on the ACT. Can I still get into a lower tier public university?</p>
<p>Whats your GPA? How are you in ec’s? Anything that stands you out? Any reason for your grades etc…?</p>
<p>Well just by from what I’ve read, your chances at any university will not be average… more so since it seems like you did okay the rest of your years. Though not so much junior year, and failed a class, your sitution is more of a jump ( I guess is the word to describe it) eventhough overall your a good candidate.</p>
<p>“Can I still get into a lower tier public university?”</p>
<p>Yes. And you should apply to a top tier one also.</p>
<p>3.6 GPA, Marching Band and some volunteer work, work part-time retail, and no specific reason.</p>
<p>Yeah you will be fine for a low tier public
And I agree try for a higher tier one too</p>
<p>What state are you in?</p>
<p>North Carolina</p>
<p>Well okay, your ACT score is a 30 ( but in this time of the millennium so much can be done to adjustably get the score) but your junior year grades ( and I did unwell my second semester of junior year also, and ACT score is lower than yours… I’m in a similar situation as you… maybe worst) are not so well. If you have a good reason for your poor grades, and do not catch seniorits at all you may be back to average at well ( not high, mainly speaking of Ivy Leagues) respected universities. I say look well into universities ranked 50+ ( by USNEWS), and maybe a few ranked lower than 50. Also should look at good backups, such as Arizona State University… could be a candidate for their honors college, not sure.
In all, if your look in the right direction your more than likely able to attend a well respected university… I wouldn’t stress out about not getting into a university where you can experience the college life, yet have resources/ able to excell passionly in your field.</p>
<p>Again, I can relate to you since I’m in a similar situation… though I did not do unwell my entire junior year, but I also don’t have a 30 on my ACT, which would have given me much relief.</p>
<p>So UNC-Charlotte is a reasonable expectation and UNC-CH is kinda a lofty goal?</p>
<p>^</p>
<p>Both you should be about average.</p>
<p>One of my parents went to Chapel Hill and works there now… would that help at all?</p>
<p>If you have a parent on staff, you need to find out if there are special rules about admission and tuition/fees for staff children. Many universities (including some public universities) offer this as a kind of staff benefit.</p>
<p>Many public universities publish information about the courses, GPA, and ACT/SAT score that will guarantee admission for an in-state student. Check the websites for your home-state public universities for this.</p>
<p>You also need to have a meeting with your guidance counselor, or the college placement counselor at your HS. That person should have records that show where everyone from your HS applied, and where they were admitted. He/she will be able to compare your courses, grades, and interests with those of previous students and give you a decent estimate of what your options are.</p>
<p>Wishing you all the best.</p>