Any chance at going here?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>White female
Out of state from Alaska (does being from a less common state help for diversity?)</p>

<p>GPA: 4.64(W), we don't show unweighted
RANK: we don't rank
SAT: I know these are bad scores let me just say, I'm hoping that when I take it again in October I can score higher (1910: 640 math, 670 writing, 600 reading)</p>

<p>CLASSES: All of my classes have been IB in junior and senior years, in underclassmen years I took all honors classes
THIS YEAR: IB HL English, IB HL History, IB SL Math Studies, IB SL French IV, IB HL Biology, IB HL Film</p>

<p>EXTRA-CURRICULARS:
School newspaper- 4 years, Features editor in junior year, Editor-in-Chief and News Editor in senior year. Our paper has won Gold/Silver medals by Columbia's School of Journalism for high school division every year
Theatre-4 years, supporting roles in underclassmen years, leading roles as a junior, crew as a senior, won 2nd place at State festival for group performance
Community Service Activity- Junior and Senior year, Junior year led projects for blind/deaf organizations, Vice-President and Chair of Membership and Habitat for Humanity coordinator in Senior Year
After-school tutor-(work) in senior year
Writing Center tutor- senior year
Summer Camp Counselor-from summer-after-sophomore-year and all following summers
Student Government- Freshman Class Vice-President, Senior Dormitory Representative
Religious Council Member-Senior Backup-Crucifer for chapels and Episcopalian Representative
National Honors Society- sophomore year on
Honor Roll- all 4 years
Volunteer at retirement home-junior year
Student Events Committee- sophomore year on</p>

<p>My great-grandpa, grandpa, and dad went here, and my dad used to assistant teach at UVa. Does that help me much?</p>

<p>Thanks so much for your help everyone!</p>

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<p>Your legacy status will help. Be sure to take advantage of the Alumni Liason Program. If you plan to visit, make sure you sign up for one of their information sessions. Very helpful “inside” info. They will meet with you one-on-one and give you a very realistic assessment of your chances.</p>

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<p>They care more about GPA than scores, and you have that, that said, try the ACT too as it may help but while you may hear of so many kids with super high scores, yours are not dismal! Try again but don’t get discouraged if you don’t bring them to where you want them - focus on showing them who you are through your essays!</p>

<p>You definitely have a shot! Best of luck!</p>

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<p>UPDATE: I scored a 670 on the Math, a 610 on my Reading, and a 640 on the Writing, making my best 3 sections Math 670, Reading 610, and Writing 670 with a total of 1950.</p>