As a sophmore, bad semester.. do I still have a chance?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>So as a sophmore, I had a terrible first semester. I bit off more than I could chew, and took some really hard classes. Out of my class of 600, I probably had one of the/if not the hardest academic schedule out of everyone. Anyway, I did terrible my first semester and ended up with a 2.8 unweighted and 3.3 weighted =/. However, this 2nd semester, I've really picked it up and am working a lot harder. So far, after 1-2 tests in all my classes, I have all As except for one B which I can hopefully pull up. The highest possible weighted GPA I can get is 4.42 or so. </p>

<p>In terms of sports, I do cross country and track and am a member of the varsity team (and will be for the next 2 years). For volunteering, etc. I am an editor of a magazine for an organization. I am also an officer in a small club. I took the PSAT this year without any prepping, basically just went in and took it and scored 190. </p>

<p>My goal has been to get into a college like Berkeley. Do I still have a chance? If so, what are some goals I should probably shoot for? Thanks a lot!</p>

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<p>I think it's too early in the game for you to decide if you have a shot.</p>

<p>Like they always say, it won't hurt you but it won't help you.</p>

<p>I suppose you could raise the weighted GPA up in your Junior year. Good luck, try your best.</p>

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<p>Just keep focusing on the grades, your running, and ec's. Have fun and relax. Everything will come into place.</p>

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<p>Thanks, my goal is to pick up my grades so that by the end of junior year, I have a cumulative GPA above 4.0 (weighted of course).</p>

<p>In terms of ECs, volunteering, do I look like I'm going in the right direction or do I need more?</p>