<p>I am in a similar situation, I have a 3.49 because I had a 2.9 frosh year but got a 3.9 junior year and a 30 on my ACT. All the schools I am applying to are reach schools. It depends on your essays too, i mine i helped to explain why my grades were so low early in high school. If you really like Pepperdine talk to the admssions person in charge of your georaphic location, tell them how much you have improved your grades and why. That should help. I’m not farmiliar with all the schools your applying to but I’m sure you have a good shot at BU.</p>