<p>ok thanks.
usc has a higher gpa than uva though... anyways ill give usc a shot.</p>
<p>Both are WAY too low. VT is FAR from a granted as well, my friend got waitlisted and eventually rejected last year with a 1370 and a 3.6 GPA. You are kidding yourself if you even think you have a chance at UVa, USC, or W&M. Community College doesn't make you a lesser person, in fact it's pretty economical and I would much rather spend two years at a community college then transfer to a decent schol rather than suffer through podunk u for 4 years. In regards to the GPA, a 2.9 is a C+, which is simply too low for most of the schools on your list. I'm not trying to be mean, just realistic.</p>
<p>Yeah that's true. Can't you transfer from any university to another the second year instead?</p>
<p>This is an option as well.</p>
<p>Your sats are awesome tho. your absolutely fine. youll def get into gmason and va tech. good luck!</p>
<p>if u look at usc's 2005-2006 "admits" admission rates, not overall or people who matriculated, but the admitted student's facts, it shows that average gpa was 3.8 and the average sat range was 1300-1460. 39% of students that were accepted were not instate california, but from other states in the US. It also had a 27% admit rate this year.. if i can recall correctly. So do the math.... I cant give u an answer because i dont have enough background knowledge about USC, but I hope this statistical infomation can help you. </p>
<p>The infomation where I found this was...<a href="http://afaweb.esd.usc.edu/USC-AFA/upload_images/Freshman%20Profile%2020051.pdf%5B/url%5D">http://afaweb.esd.usc.edu/USC-AFA/upload_images/Freshman%20Profile%2020051.pdf</a></p>
<p>if it were me.. i'd go for usc.. and skip out on uva..</p>
<p>A quick look at the facts as far as your three main reach schools are concerned:</p>
<p>(Not sure whether your GPA puts you in the top 25% or not but i'm assuming it isn't top 10%)</p>
<p>William & Mary:
80% in top 10th of graduating class
97% in top quarter of graduating class
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 630 - 730
SAT Reasoning Math: 620 - 710 </p>
<p>University of Virginia:
84% in top 10th of graduating class
96% in top quarter of graduating class
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 610 - 710 98%
SAT Reasoning Math: 620 - 720 </p>
<p>University of Southern California:
84% in top 10th of graduating class
94% in top quarter of graduating class
SAT Reasoning Verbal: 620 - 710
SAT Reasoning Math: 640 - 730 </p>
<p>99-100% had GPAs above a 3.0 at each of these three schools.</p>
<p>All of this information was taken from the CollegeBoard website.</p>
<p>Now, I'm guessing in order to be accepted to one of these three schools while not being in the top 10% you need a good 'hook' (URM, Recruited Athlete, etc), and/or have the SAT scores to help balance it out, all of which you're lacking. Your GPA is low, and your SAT scores are lowish. I'm also guessing that in order to be accepted to one of these three schools with a GPA below 3.0, you need a MAJOR hook of some sort. </p>
<p>Honestly, I don't think being a legacy or having letters from alumni will make up for the fact that your GPA and SAT scores are low for these three schools.</p>
<p>Just apply already! If a school is your dream school, you should at least give it a shot. Your chances at W&M, UVA, and USC are very slim but if you really love them, apply. We don't have have all the answers so you'll just have to find out for yourself. Have you already sent in apps, transcripts, reccommendations?</p>
<p>It's refreshing to read a thread titled "Am I going to get REJECTED by all 8?" and have those 8 not be the Ivies....</p>
<p>I don't really have much to add. But at your level - and you are at the 80-90% among American high school students despite the impression you might get from this board - showing interest can be a really big deal, especially at the privates and the smaller state schools. Pick one or two schools you really like and make them like you. Email professors in a department you're interested, visit the campus and take the time to write good essays. A clearly dedicated student can overcome somewhat weak numbers.</p>
<p>i agree with pyroclastic.</p>
<p>yea. this board definately isnt a good example of the real high school population. everyone here applies to ivies. in fact, if there was a box to check off on ivy applications, 20% would probably say they have at least been to CC once.</p>
<p>so what would YOU guys say about my chances?</p>
<p>if your from NOVA with a 2.9 you wont get into JMU, Tech, UVA, Mary Washington, or William and Mary. UMD is harder than JMU and Tech if your out of state</p>
<p>whaaaaaaat?!</p>
<p>ok PEOPLE...a C is a 2. A B is a 3. Therefore, a 2.9 is much much much closer to a b. You will definitely get into some of the colleges on the list...george mason? Why would you be rejected from George Mason. Remember the GPA range (not that it exists or anything) for a school is from 25 to 75 percent. That means 25 percent of the school has a GPA below the range. I would say, for a school where he falls a little below the range, all of his other qualifications would easily get him into a second- or third-tier school. Sheesh you make it seem like a 3.0 GPA is a must to get into any non-community college! Not every school is harvard!</p>
<p>But is a 2.9 too low for any chances at a place like Lehigh, Virginia Tech?</p>
<p>i disagree. i had a 2.6 coming out of high school with worse sat scores and i got into a great school. theres plenty of things that go into admissions bro</p>
<p>confusing times...</p>
<p>2.9 is too low for USC, William+ Mary, UVA</p>
<p>period.</p>
<p>lehigh too?</p>