Can I still get into college?

Applying to College
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<p>I am currently a sophomore, and my first semester was terrible, but my second is going great, what are my chances of getting into colleges like NYU, UCLA, UPenn, Penn State? I want to do pre-med.</p>

<p>9th grade:</p>

<p>Semester 1
Algebra 2: A
Biology: A
English 9: A
Orchestra: A
PE 9: A
Spanish: A
World Geography: A</p>

<p>Semester 2
Algebra: B
Biology: B+
English 9: A
Health: A
Orchestra: A
PE 9: A
Spanish: A</p>

<p>10th grade</p>

<p>Semester 1
Ap European History: C
Chemistry Honors: C
English 10: A
Leadership: A
Pre-Calculus: D
Spanish: B</p>

<p>Semester 2 (to the date)
I have all A's except for a B in pre-calculus.</p>

<p>I play Badminton, volunteer at the library, and at the local hospital twice a week.
I haven't taken the SAT yet, but I've taken a couple of practice ones, and I scores above 2300 on all of them.</p>

<p>Please HELP! I'm scared I won't get into any colleges at all :(</p>

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<p>While you will most likely get into state schools, your grades will hurt you in reaching for those top tier schools. Unless you are an athlete or have a unique “hook”, you need to work on getting your grades up. With spectacular SATs and average grades, you appear to be a slacker - not living up to your potential. Some schools count GPAs as 2/3 of your admission decision. Rigor will not make up for Cs, consider honors and getting As and Bs. It is not too late to turn it around and prove that you faced some bumps in the road, but had the fortitude to correct your course. Good luck and study hard and learn lots.</p>

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