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<p>Chance me for Syracuse University... I'm applying Early Decision, and plan to major in Economics (Bachelors of Arts), or apply undecided. </p>

<p>Questions: Last year I switched high schools because my school closed down due to extreme budget cuts. When I attended my new high school, I got a C in Algebra 2 and a C in Chemistry, if I get a 600+ on the SAT math section will Syracuse over-look the two C's I got in 11th grade?</p>

<p>What other things can I do to make my application competitive? I'm open for suggestions :) </p>

<p>Gender: Male
Race: African-American
Residency: Philadelphia, PA </p>

<p>Hooks:
- URM (Under-represented minority)
- First-generation college student
- Summer Intern at Drexel University (a well-known university)
- I need financial aid (low income family) </p>

<p>GPA: 3.40, Class Rank: Top 19% </p>

<p>My complete transcript (9th-11th grade):</p>

<p>9th grade year: my old school</p>

<ul>
<li>Algebra 1 -> C</li>
<li>World History -> C</li>
<li>Physical Science -> B</li>
<li>Journalism (elective course) -> C</li>
<li>Math Intervention (elective course) -> C</li>
<li>English 1 -> B</li>
</ul>

<p>10th grade year: my old school </p>

<ul>
<li>African-American History -> A</li>
<li>Honors Biology -> B</li>
<li>Honors English 2 -> B</li>
<li>Honors Geometry -> B</li>
<li>Commercial Art & Advertising -> B</li>
<li>Creative Writing (elective course) -> A</li>
</ul>

<p>11th grade year: a new school I had to attend because my old school closed down. </p>

<ul>
<li>AP Environmental Science -> A</li>
<li>AP United States History -> B</li>
<li>Computer Science 2 (elective course) -> A</li>
<li>English 3 -> B</li>
<li>Algebra 2 -> C</li>
<li>Chemistry (half-year course) -> C</li>
<li>Drama (half-year course) -> B</li>
</ul>

<p>SAT Score:
1730 (550 Critical Reading, 570 Math, 610 Writing)</p>

<p>AP Classes:
- AP Environmental Science
- AP United States History
- AP English Literature and Composition (I plan to take in 12th grade)
- AP Calculus AB (I plan to take in 12th grade)</p>

<p>EC's:
- Temple University Pre-College Experience (full scholarship award)
- Summer Search Philadelphia (college-prep program) (1 year)
- Pennsylvania Technology Student Association (won 4th place at Regional Conference) (2 years)
- Pennsylvania High School Computer Fair 2013 (won honorable mention award for website design)
- Philadelphia Young Playwrights (submitted 10-page play script) (2 years)</p>

<p>Awards:
- 5 Honor Roll Awards (receiving A's and B's) (10th grade)</p>

<p>Work Experience:
- I have a graphic design agency called RazorEdge Design (I designed a website for my high school)
- Drexel University Summer Internship (6 week program)
- Over 80 hours of community service (ranging from helping the Philadelphia HS Fair to completing a MLK Service Project)</p>

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<p>Is that GPA weighted? It would help a lot to know your unweighted. From just glancing at your grades, it looks like your unweighted is below a 3.0, which is pretty low for Syracuse. Your best chance at getting in would be to raise your SAT score significantly. Try aiming for 1900+ to make up for those C’s</p>

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<p>Weighted GPA: 3.40
Unweighted GPA: 3.10</p>

<p>On my transcript, my school only reports the weighted GPA and weighted class rank to colleges and universities. </p>

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<p>I’d emphasize that there was an issue between your sophomore and junior years on the app. However, I would suggest retaking the October SAT. If you study, I’m sure you can raise it to an 1800 at least - a 1900 would be good. Make sure that you show Syracuse that you’re interested. Good luck!</p>

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