<p>I met with the dept. head today with another prospective student. She said I seemed like a great fit and what not, but I didn't tell her my GPA... I really wanted to ask if I shouldn't bother applying because of it, but I knew that would be unwise and send the wrong vibe. Basically, you check my other threads, but I am a Native American artist (my artwork is VERY good), and I go to the #1 school in my state, but I have a 3.4 GPA.
Additional info.
-Attended Cornell University Summer College (transcript with 3 creds)
-700 + community service hours at a soup kitchen and a nursing home
-20 hours a week cashiering at local supermarket
-Founder and editor of school newspaper
-Editor of school literary magazine
-Member of mock trial and art club
-Attended NEYC at Middlebury</p>
<p>I have a low ACT score (27) from June, but am hoping to raise it to what I got on a practice (31). I just want to know if there’s a chance of acceptance…</p>
<p>Are you a registered member of a tribe? If so, then your chances do go up, but a 3.4 UW is still on the low side, as is your ACT score. It’s great that you’re interested in art, but as CALS and its majors are fit-based, it’s better if your extracurriculars reflect the subject you’re looking to study. So I guess the journalism/communication-type activities you have such as newspaper and lit mag editor will help you more than your portfolio, although you should submit it if you feel like it would help. </p>
<p>I mean, you might as well give it a try and apply (ED if you really want to go). Do remember that the early decision deadline is coming up, so if you haven’t gotten your application together I’d hurry. </p>
<p>Best of luck! </p>
<p>Thanks. I talked to the lady about how art is a way in which I communicate – one of the courses is visual communication. I am going to have her proofread my supp. My common app. essay is in relatively good shape. I just need a professional proofreader. </p>
<p>@Coriander23 I am registered. I was also going to talk about Spanish.</p>
<p>bumpppppp</p>
<p>What is the average accepted GPA to Communication at CALS?</p>