Am I Hopeless? ( Will chance back)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>For more than a few reasons, Carnegie Mellon is my dream school. However, I don't think I'll be able to get in.</p>

<p>My freshman and Sophomore GPA SUCKED:
Freshman: 3.0
Sophomore: 3.4 ( 1 AP)</p>

<p>I took the SAT even though I'm a sophomore and got a 2020. I'll expect the same.</p>

<p>Basically, I ****ed up. I never studied, did homework or payed attention in class freshman and sophomore year. I sort of came to the realization I'm not going to go anywhere I want to unless I get my act together, but this unfortunately happened at the end of Sophomore year.</p>

<p>I plan to work my ass off Junior year and get a 4.0; the same applies to Senior year. This is a given, and let's assume it happens.</p>

<p>I also may be recruited by the tennis coach. I'm a nationally ranked player. So far, I am on the right track to being recruited. Hopefully that will help.</p>

<p>I'm in 3 clubs, have two jobs and do volunteer work.</p>

<p>So, with a:
3.0
3.4
4.0
4.0= 3.6 with a 2020~ SAT. I have poor grades sophomore year, and will only be able to take two APs as well as (possibly) one honors class Junior year. I'll take more senior year</p>

<p>I understand that this is all hypothetical, but I want to know whether I should even bother working hard because I could easily get into a state school maintaining the same grades. </p>

<p>Thanks a lot guys, and I'll chance back as soon as I can.</p>

<p>TL;DR
3.6 GPA w/ awful underclassmen grades, couple APs not including Senior year.
2020~ SAT
tennis recruit ( not sure if it matters)
2 jobs, 3 clubs, volunteer work</p>

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<p>CMU’s tennis coach can sponsor at least one application; if it is yours, fine, and CMU becomes reachable.</p>

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<p>I don’t think I would be his best recruit; CMU has one of the best DIII scores I believe. Are you implying that the coach could possibly sponsor more than one applicant? I’d probably be in the top 3 in regards to recruits.</p>

<p>Thanks for replying!</p>

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<p>Many schools do not count freshman grades. Work hard next year to bring up your GPA. You should be able to get even high score in SAT. Do some prep this summer and take the PSAT in fall. You may be even qualifies as national merit finalist if you don’t have any C in your transcript.</p>

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<p>I unfortunately do have a few C’s. Any other opinions regarding whether I have a chance at all?</p>

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<p>doesnt sound that bad if u can vpull this offf</p>

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<p>Thanks a lot!</p>