Advice needed!

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Hey Guys,

Going to Duke University would be an absolute dream for me. But I feel that my GPA isn’t as strong as it is supposed to be. I really messed up my freshman year and didn’t care about school that much. If you guys could advise me if I have hope so far that would be great!

ps. I was looking to apply Early Decision.

FRESHMAN YEAR UW:

Semester 1: 3.33
Semester 2: 3.57

SOPHOMORE YEAR UW:

Semester 1: 3.76
Semester 2: 3.76

JUNIOR YEAR:

Semester 1: 4.0
Semester 2: 4.0

If I maintain the same 4.0 UW GPA throughout senior year, I’ll graduate with a 3.8 UW, BUT if you were to take freshman year out of it I would graduate with a 3.9 UW.

Thanks for all your help!!

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Advice? Keep doing what you’re currently doing, put your best foot forward, and hope for the best. A 3.8 GPA is not a poor GPA at all, particularly if you come from a strong school and show an upward trend. A 3.33 GPA your first semester freshman year is not going to doom your application if everything else is strong. Good luck.