<p>GPA: 3.3 UW, 3.7 weighted
Junior Courseload (all AP's when I can):
AP Biology
AP Statistics
AP Language
AP Government
AP US History
Pre-calculus Honors </p>
<p>PSAT: 210
SAT: 2260 (taking it one more time, hope to get it up!)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Red Cross Club
Internship for Congressman
Volunteering for seniors
Relay For Life
Write for two online magazines
Blog (I'm not sure if this counts as an extracurricular)</p>
<p>So the SAT and PSAT are very good-- you know that. What’s with
the modest 3.3 GPA? What’s going on? – Will it change at the next
level? I happen to be a college professor FWIW.</p>
<p>Yeah I know :(</p>
<p>I go to a very competitive high school in NJ – which sent 15 kids to Princeton last year – and took the most rigorous courses I can. I just happened to get B’s in a lot of them. Most of them were very high B’s but my school counts as the same. So basically, the lowness is attributed to me taking harder courses that I don’t think I was ready for (like math and science). </p>
<p>Will my GPA be a deal breaker?</p>
<p>merry…-- Your response is plausible to me-- tough course load in
a big time high school. Let me revise, your PSAT and SAT scores are
not just very good, but superb. I suspect fabulous essays and letters
of recommendation will be more important than a few more points on
a second SAT sitting regarding acceptances. Yes, the ceiling is 2400.</p>
<p>I’m not an expert on Sisters and Ivy accepted applicants but you certainly
have the hardware to achieve anywhere. Focus!!</p>
<p>Just my .02 David</p>
<p>I think you have a good chance at admission. Work on finishing strong this year and having a better senior year if possible. Early decision might be a good way for you to go if Smith is your top choice. Good luck and don’t stress! ;)</p>