Chance Me?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Wisconsin
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Hi, I know these can be annoying but I’d really like to know how I stack up, seeing as Wisco has been my dream school for a while.

Freshman Weighted GPA - 3.05
Sophomore Weighted GPA - 4.03
Junior Weighted GPA - 4.41

(NOTE: I know that my cumulative GPA is a bit low for UW, but I’ve heard schools love GPA progression so I broke it up.)

Highest ACT Subscores = 35 English, 30 Math, 31 Reading, 30 Science, 30 Writing [Overall, highest composite is 31].

2 on AP Chem (obviously wont be submitting), 4 on AP English Lang, Taking a total of 5 AP courses senior year

Leadership positions in: International Thespian Society Troupe, Student Government, Human Rights Club, School Newspaper

Also a member of: National Honors Society, TRI-M National Music Honors Society, Honors Choir & Acapella Troupe

I have worked as a camp counselor & cashier, in addition to weekly tutoring and babysitting.

I’ve expressed interest through a college visit (another in fall) and attending a handful of local interest meetings.

I plan to apply EA, intending to be a journalism major.

Thank you for those that read!!! :slight_smile:

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Do you live in Wisconsin? If so, I would think you are an easy match. If not, then you are still a good match.

What is your non-weighted GPA?

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What is your non-weighted cumulative GPA, your Wisconsin resident status, and your ACT composite from one sitting (not superscored)?

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@Madison85 I am out of state, got a 31 twice on the ACT, and my nonweighted gpa is ~ 3.3 but without freshman year it is ~ 3.6/3.7. Basically, my GPA is pretty low because of freshman year but I’ve drastically improved since, which is kind of what I’m banking on

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So, you may want to explain your GPA increase from freshman year in one of the essays. Excellent ACT!

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Average GPA of enrolled freshmen is 3.83 unweighted.

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You have a very good shot, given your ACT score and good ECs