<p>I will be going into my senior year of high school next month and I still can't believe it. I have been thinking tirelessly about college since I was a sophomore and now that I'm starting applications, I'm really wondering what my chances are of getting into some of my favorite schools. I have a 4.0 GPA and will have taken 3 AP classes by the end of my senior year (my school doesn't offer many AP classes). I'm interested in being a Biology major as well (I've taken about 5 science classes over 4 years) and being involved in a Pre-Dental program. I'm involved in National Honors Society, National Technical Honors Society, Key Club, HOSA Future Health Professionals (placing Top Ten nationally two years in a row in a dental event and I'm also state officer), and I volunteer at a local hospital. One of the things that I feel is dragging me down is my 1580 SAT score. I've taken it twice so far and have gotten the exact same score. I plan on taking the ACT once and the SAT one more time but that's probably it. These schools are all what I'm considering my "reach" schools. What are my chances of getting into them? Thanks!</p>
<p>Are you a NC resident? If not, then I’d say your prospects for admission to UNC are very dim, despite your strong GPA. They have a mandatory in-state admission quota, and out-of-state admissions is exceedingly selective. Are you in-state for Rutgers? You probably can get into the regular college despite your low test scores. Give the ACT a try, but BU is probably a reach with your existing scores. Otherwise, if financial aid isn’t a major concern, consider applying to some test-optional colleges. Most four-year colleges have perfectly respectable Biology and pre-med programs, and a good undergraduate GPA will be the most important factor in dental school admission. Otherwise, some less selective state universities like West Virginia are solid options. They offer good educations for a reasonable price. If NJ is not your home state, then definitely look at your own state colleges. It isn’t a great idea to pile up too much debt as an undergraduate if you have your eye on dental school down the road.</p>
<p>Thank you so much for the response! Sadly, I’m not a NC or NJ resident. These are all reach colleges for me and I have made sure to look at colleges that I’d have much better chances getting into. Thanks again for the response!</p>