Chance me for DAAP, please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Cincinnati
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<p>I'm applying as a Graphic Communication Design major at University of Cincinnati; however, I'm a little worried because my stats aren't that high and I know that my portfolio won't be considered. Please be honest! Any and all advice is appreciated.</p>

<p>Chinese/Female/East coast
2100 SAT score (retaking in October)
750 SAT United States History
700 SAT Math II
5 on United States History AP Exam</p>

<p>Sophomore Year Honors/AP
Chem Honors
UW 3.5/3.67
W 3.67/3.83</p>

<p>Junior Year Honors/AP
AP United States History
American Literature Honors
UW 3.67/3.83
W 4.0/4.16</p>

<p>I have taken Sociology 1, Psychology 1, Cultural Anthropology, and Intro to Art History at my local community college. I have gotten A's in all those classes.</p>

<p>Senior Year AP Coursework
AP Literature
AP Government
AP Economics
AP Calculus BC</p>

<p>Extracurricular Activities
Design Editor of Yearbook (Won 1 CSPA award, 2 yrs)
Treasurer of Chinese Club (1 yr)
President of Chinese Club (1 yr)
Treasurer of Class Council (1 yr)
Vice President of Class Council (1 yr)
President of Class Council (1 yr)
Volunteer at local church (6 yrs)
Volunteer at soup kitchen (1 yr)
Creative Advertisement Associate at small marketing/design firm</p>

<p>I'll most likely have very good recommendation letters.</p>

<p>NOTE: I have been suspended once. During my freshman year, I was angry with a student and wrote a post about her on my blog. It was immature, dumb, and mean. I have since come a long way, and I think that shows in my app, esp. through my leadership positions.</p>

<p>Cheers!</p>

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<p>I’m confused by your posting of your weighted and unweighted GPA with 2 scores. I always thought that an unweighted gpa was the average of your letter grades without regard to whether the course was weighted as - Regular(4 point scale),Honors(5 point scale), or AP(6 point scale). In an unweighted GPA, all courses, regarless of level, use a 4 point scale. What is important is your cumulative unweighted GPA through the end of your Junior year. Your SAT, however, is very good. Without the cumulative unweighted GPA through Junior year, it is more difficult to accurately chance you. In addition, I’m not sure how they’ll weigh your suspension. I know they do ask about it on the Common App. However, again, your extra curriculars seem to mitigate that initial mistake. One last thing. I want to confirm that you are applying as a freshman, right?</p>

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<p>What is your class rank? However, based on your SATs, I would say your chances are very good.</p>