Chance me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of South Carolina
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<p>Can you guys chance me?</p>

<p>SAT:
Reading - 450
Math - 530
Writing - 450
Composite - 1430
I know they're really low. It was the first time I took it and I'm taking it two more times. Any tips on improving other than taking classes? </p>

<p>ACT: Score still pending. I think I have to wait another couple of weeks. Hopefully this is a better score. </p>

<p>GPA:
3.75W
I'm not sure what it is unweighted. </p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
Partners Club - 1 year
French Club - 2 years
T-Shirt Club - 1 year
Tri-M(Music Honor Society) - 1 year(2 next year)
Tri-M Officer (leadership)
ASTA performer (2012)</p>

<p>Volunteering:
Mid-Atlantic Guitar Festival (2 years/12 hours each)
Newseum (40+ community service and continuous volunteering)
Georgetown Hospital (40+ community service and continuous volunteering)
Coffeehouse volunteer (2 years, 3 next year) around 2-3 hours each year
Battle of the Bands volunteer (1 year, 2 next year) around 3 hours each year</p>

<p>Others:
-1 year of house volleyball
-Picked for house volleyball All-Stars
-I have a pin and a letter for Guitar Ensemble. I'm getting my second pin next year to wear at graduation.<br>
-I'm getting a service learning cord to wear at graduation.
-I'm also getting a civic seal for having 50+ hours of volunteering</p>

<p>These are all just from the top of my head. I have a couple more clubs I can't think of right now. </p>

<p>Classes for next year, my senior year:
-IB Bio HL II
-IB Chem SL II
-IB Geography
-AP English/Literature
-Pre-Calculus
-Advance Guitar Ensemble (my 3rd year)
-Photo 1</p>

<p>My classes last year(junior year):
-IB Bio HL I
-AP US History
-English 11
-Ceramics 1
-Adv Guitar Ensemble
-Physics
-Alg 2 Honors </p>

<p>I know my SAT score is really low. It actually upsets me to a point where I don't think I'll ever get in college. Can you guys please chance me and recommend me colleges? I'm not sure what I want to major in, but I want it to be science-related.</p>

<p>Thanks in advance!</p>

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<p>You should apply to colleges that make the ACT/SAT optional! Your classes are challenging and your GPA is good.</p>

<p>That SAT will really hurt your chances at USC though. There’s a HUGE list of colleges, including some large state schools. There are some really solid programs, so definitely check it out! [SAT/ACT</a> Optional 4-Year Universities | FairTest](<a href=“http://www.fairtest.org/university/optional]SAT/ACT”>ACT/SAT Optional List - Fairtest)</p>

<p>Also, you don’t need classes to improve your SAT score. Look up the xiggy or ziggy method on CC. (I can’t remember what it’s called, but a LOT of people on this board swear by it and it’s free!)</p>

<p>Good luck! And remember, if you can’t get in the first time, do your best at a university you think you’ll be happy with, but if it doesn’t work out, you can always transfer. :)</p>

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<p>Here’s the thread on the xiggi method:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/sat-preparation/68210-xiggis-sat-prep-advice.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Go to post 571 in this thread for the summarized version.</p>

<p>Also, take the ACT, many people do much better on one test than the other.</p>

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<p>I know my SATs will hurt me at just about every college I apply :confused:
But I am retaking it and thank you for that list! I found a couple of colleges I’m considering.
Also, thank you for the Xiggi method link! I believe that will help me a lot. Thank you!</p>

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<p>Also, I have taken the ACT. I’m just waiting on my scores. Hopefully it’s a good score!</p>

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<p>Bump! I received my ACT score and it’s 23. Not the best, but better than my SAT.</p>

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<p>^That’ll definitely help you. That’s about a 100 point difference. If you could get that up to a 24 or a 25, you’d probably have at least a decent 50/50 chance of getting in. :)</p>

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<p>Thank you! I’m retaking it and definitely studying more! I’m hoping to get around the 30 area.</p>