<p>9-11th I have a middling GPA (3.73), and 10-11th is even worse (3.6).</p>
<p>For the top colleges in the US, can URM status, extenuating circumstances (my father's serious mental illness during a couple of the semesters I got B's), and high (2200+ range) SATs do enough to curb the effects of this GPA at top colleges?</p>
<p>Your GPA aint that low.......and yes the other factors that you speak of can easily cover up for your GPA....cheer up!</p>
<p>I do believe that high SAT scores can make up for other weaknesses in an application. BUT nothing can make up for weak SAT scores even though colleges say this isn't the case. When the schools have SAT guidelines, GPA, aggressive course load etc will really not make a difference in admittance except to schools that are SAT optional. Your SAT score will be a true asset to you in the application process, and for scholarships at some schools (not Ivies...but other colleges).</p>
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<p>are you kidding?</p>
<p>I don't know if that's an 'are you kidding' good or an 'are you kidding' bad. By top colleges I'm talking top 15, where GPAs really important.</p>
<p>An opinion on all three would be nice.</p>
<p>Anyone who thinks a 3.73 UW is bad is a fool, unless your taking an easy courseload. Your stats are great for top 15 colleges at the moment, but stats only get you a chance to be admitted. It comes down to essays, personality, interview, and uniqueness.</p>
<p>1) I said 'middling', not bad.
2) Stanford University had less than 15% of it's admitted students with a GPA below 3.75. Mine is below 3.75. The average was 3.9. Example 2. UMich often defers most kids below 3.75. </p>
<p>Anyone see a trend, here?</p>
<p>My GPA is not 'bad', it is 'middling', and I'm trying to ask if these factors can help. An answer would be very much appreciated.</p>
<p>Otherwise . . . I guess I'm a fool.</p>