American University-What are my chances of getting in with a dropping HS GPA?

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<p>I’m going to be a senior in the fall and I’m going to be visiting American University this summer. If I like the campus, then I plan on applying Early Decision to AU hopefully in the school of communications–if not I can settle for the college of general studies. Can you chance me for both? Anyone with insight!!!</p>

<p>I’m white, living in Pennsylvania, my essays and recommendations should be solid. The only thing is as you will see my GPA dropped over 3 years. It’s so low for junior year because I was sick (had mono) and was sleeping basically everyday after school and sometimes just through the night. Studying this year was limited for me. My overall GPA is 3.6 though.</p>

<p>I also have only taken my SATs one time-I will take them again in October. </p>

<p>SAT SCORES:
Math: 610 (I would like to bring this up and likely will)
Reading: 640 (I would also, ideally, like to bring this up)
Writing: 730
Total: 1980 </p>

<p><strong><em>Does AU look at your score including writing???</em></strong> </p>

<p>CLASSES AND GPA:
9th grade: 4.0 unweighted
10th grade: 3.6 unweighted
11th grade: 3.2 unweighted
Overall unweighted: 3.6 GPA</p>

<p>More specifically, here are my grades from junior year:
JUNIOR YEAR GRADES:
AP English: B+
AP US History: B+
PreCalculus (not even an honors class, my very first non-honors class): B+
Honors Chemistry: C
Honors French 4: A
Clothing I (this class is just a regular class as well but there is no ‘leveling’. It was a major I took: A+ </p>

<p>SENIOR YEAR SCHEDULE:
AP English
AP Government
AP Statistics
AP French 5
Journalism
Creative Writing</p>

<p>EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:
9th grade (different building than 10-12):
SGA (Student Government)-Media Coordinator
Member of National Junior Honor Society
Played lacrosse for my school
10th-12th
Going on my 3rd year as a member of the Class of 2013 Class Cabinet (Student Council)
Going on my 3rd year as a member of Key Club at my school (120+ hours of community service done thus far)
Going on my 3rd year as a member of the Best Buddies ‘n’ Us Club-we work with the special needs students twice a month after school and spend time with them.
Going on my 2nd year as a member of the National Honor Society
Going on my 3rd year as a regular volunteer at my local Boys and Girls Club working with 5th and 6th graders in the “homework room”-I help them do homework, study, complete projects, etc.
Also, I am soon starting to volunteer regularly at a local soup kitchen (I have my training Saturday)</p>

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<p>Pretty good chance. Get your SAT up to 2100 and you’re almost sure to get in.</p>

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<p>thanks elikresses! do you think that the downward trend in my GPA will heavily impact admissions for me, though?</p>

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<p>You might have a pretty good chance. My D’s GPA was lower than yours but had a little higher SAT. Your resume is also pretty impressive. If you decide to do early decision (as my D did) that will increase your chances as well. They really want students who are serious about attending AU so they will weigh that heavily in deciding acceptance. Just keep at it your senior year and good luck.</p>