bad GPA but good scores, do i have a chance?

Applying to College
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<p>ACT: 26
I got a 32 on math, 25 on writing, 26 on english 23 on reading and 20 on science. i've done better in individual areas on previous ACT dates.
GPA: 3.1
I have many extra curricular activities and i have volunteered a lot.
I'm trying to major in International Business and Finance</p>

<p>So far my colleges are:
First Choice: Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Second Choice: University of Connecticut
University of Cincinnati
Drexel University
Temple University
Penn State University
University of Pittsburgh
Purdue University
James Madison University
American University
Rutgers New Brunswick
University of Massachusetts Amherst</p>

<p>Do i have a chance of getting into any of these colleges?</p>

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<p>Which state do you live in? You will have a better chance as an in-state student at public colleges.</p>

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<p>A 26 isn’t THAT good…I think.</p>

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<p>And a 3.1 isn’t THAT bad.</p>

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<p>Better chances at Temple, Drexel and Cincinnati. Reach for American, Pitt, PSU, VA Tech and UConn. Not sure on the others. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>First Choice: Virginia Polytechnic Institute -reach
Second Choice: University of Connecticut-reach
University of Cincinnati -good chance
Drexel University-maybe (this school is climbing, so it’s a tough call)
Temple University-good chance
Penn State University-reach
University of Pittsburgh-reach
Purdue University-reach
James Madison University-reach (climbed to 3.8 accepted avg. this year)
American University-reach
Rutgers New Brunswick-reach
University of Massachusetts Amherst-reach</p>

<p>What state are you located? DePaul University in IL has a very strong business program and so does Ohio University -Athens. Your stats are right for both these schools. If you are instate VA, then maybe focus on George Mason U.? Good luck!</p>

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<p>Im in new jersey, i think i should attempt the ACTs and SATs again.
my problem is that my dad’s all about how prestigious the school is and i have to only apply to those schools that he has heard of. </p>

<p>will applying early action give me a better chance than if i were to apply regular decision?</p>

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<p>The 3 schools that jkiwmom mentioned are good ones and would be very good choices with your stats. Ohio U is beautiful also with a college town type of atmosphere. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>does anyone else suggest any other schools with strong business programs?</p>

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<p>Miami University Oxford, Ohio has a great business program.</p>