Chance me? -Cornell, Duke, UCLA

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'd love to hear your guises thoughts! I'm being 100% serious.</p>

<p>GPA:</p>

<p>Freshman year:
First Semester: 2.3 GPA
Second Semester: 3.0 GPA</p>

<p>Sophomore year:
First Semester: 3.0 GPA
Second Semester: 4.0 GPA</p>

<p>Junior year:
First Semester: 4.4 GPA
Second Semester: 4.4 GPA</p>

<p>Senior year:
(Hasen't happened yet)</p>

<p>-Class Rank: N/A (Top 5 or 10%)</p>

<p>EC's</p>

<p>-Art Club
-Key Club
-National Honors Society
-Chess Club
-Knowlage Bowl
-Debate Club
-HOSA (Health Club)</p>

<p>-Going as a foreign exchange student to Norway next year (senior year)</p>

<p>-Volunteer work</p>

<p>My Freshmen year was pretty horrible! However, I know some colleges like to see an upward trend and my junior year has been beyond perfect. Any replies would be much appreciated!</p>

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<p>Are those UW or W stats? You’re right about freshman year - it’s really going to be a bump along the road. I think if you maintain high grades and rigorous coursework during your senior year some schools might overlook freshman year, but I’m not so sure about top ones. Perhaps if you had a solid reason for those bad grades, such as personal or family issues, be sure to include that in one of your essays.</p>

<p>Do you have any leadership positions in your EC clubs? That’s a key point.</p>

<p>My guess is that UCLA would be within your reach, but I’m not so sure about Cornell and Duke.</p>