chance me,I'LL RETURN THE FAVOR

<p>I'll be a Senior in High School next year.
I'll be the first generation in my family to go to a university.
Also, my mom makes less than $50,000/yr, and I'm Hispanic. I live with a single parent.</p>

<p>My GPA right wit now stands at a 3.0, and though I did not take the most advanced courses in High School Freshman&Sophomore year, I really tried to work my way up last year and I will again next year.
A big reason behind my GPA was also that I was diagnosed with depression. That took its toll on my grades.
I did not take the ACT/SAT yet, but I'm planning to.
Also, I'm on the Big Sister program now that I'm a senior. I was in choir for three years, and also I'm on the academic team.</p>

<p>Next year I'm planning to take: Honors Arizona Government/Economics, English 4, Algebra 2, Anatomy, Psychology, and probably two other double-credit courses. I'm still thinking of what they'll be, since they are crucial and the last two courses I'll be able to take, besides the ones that I just said. </p>

<p>*I don't have a declared major.</p>

<p>I don't wanna go to a state university( I live in Arizona, and all three of them are easy to get into and anybody can go to them.)
I was thinking more something like, NYU, CMU, Duke, Vanderbilt.
I know with my GPA it's not a whole lot. But maybe i'll be considered with my background.
Thanks guys!
Marina</p>

<p>Sorry Marina, but it’s really not looking too good. Even though your background story shows that you have overcome a lot of obstacles, your course load for senior year is not even close to being considered challenging at NYU,CMU,Duke or Vandy. I would consider different schools for you. The Arizona schools can be safeties for you.</p>

<p>I’m going to have to agree with ^^^^
You have had to go through a lot so write some great essays and really open up to the college admissions. Also prep for the ACT and SAT like crazy. It would be beneficial for you to attain a high score so practice practice</p>

<p>so what (good)schools do you see me guys getting into?</p>