Bad GPA with decent SAT scores

Applying to College
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<p>It is opposite to Connorb123's question below.
What if I got an average B GPA? I scored 800 on Math2 and 750 on BioM. My SAT1 expect to rise, I hope. I took once, it was 2100.
I also play an instrument, first chair in Allstate band.
Do I have any hope to get into a good school, at least top 20?</p>

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<p>Top 20? No.</p>

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<p>Gosh you really need to pick up that GPA, it’s terrible. I advice you see a counselor immediately to discuss your problem…LOL im implying my answers, hopefully you end up getting better ones than mine.</p>

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<p>No, you won’t get into a Top 20 and perhaps not a Top 50…because likely your rank is too low.</p>

<p>When you look at the GPA stats of very good schools these days, 80-90% of their frosh had 3.25 GPAs or higher. Those with lower GPAs are usually the athletes and special admits.</p>

<p>Here’s an example…</p>

<p>UMich…ranked # 29</p>

<pre><code>* 63% had h.s. GPA of 3.75 and higher

  • 27% had h.s. GPA between 3.5 and 3.74
  • 6% had h.s. GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
    </code></pre>

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<p>96% of students have a GPA over 3.25. 90% have a GPA of over 3.5.</p>

<pre><code>* 3% had h.s. GPA between 3.0 and 3.24

  • 1% had h.s. GPA between 2.5 and 2.99
    </code></pre>

<p>UWisconsin #45</p>

<pre><code>* 53% had h.s. GPA of 3.75 and higher

  • 25% had h.s. GPA between 3.5 and 3.74
  • 13% had h.s. GPA between 3.25 and 3.49
  • 6% had h.s. GPA between 3.0 and 3.24
  • 3% had h.s. GPA between 2.5 and 2.99
    </code></pre>

<p>You need to come up with a reasonable list based on your stats.</p>

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<p>^Where’d you get those numbers from…I’m interested thats all?</p>

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<p>Most likely CollegeBoard.com</p>

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<p>This is depressing.</p>