<p>High School Junior
Estimated 3.3 unweighted GPA
25% class rank
1330/1920 SAT
I had a bad freshman year, but I've gotten better.
I took An "Accelerated" class freshman year, took honors chemistry last year, and I'm taking AP Biology this year.
Worked as an umpire freshman year.
Volunteered to help coach my little sister's softball team the summer after freshman year, and I logged 24 hours.
Taken private drum lessons and had a band for almost two years now.
Started the political science club at my school this year.
Played intramural basketball every year.
Worked from May 2008-October 2008 at a grocery store (15-20+ hours per week).
Connecticut resident.
37,000 EFC</p>
<p>A good way to assess your chances is to refer to the admission matrix posted on this USF forum a few days ago. If you’re in the light green shaded area of matrix, you probably can get in. The first thing USF will look at is your GPA and rigour of course work, then SAT or ACT scores. It would help if your GPA was a little stronger. Quit EC activities if necessary to devote more time for study to get your GPA up this spring and next year. The college won’t admit it but they don’t care much about your EC’s. Get the best grades possible this semester and next fall. Keep working on your GPA, get your application in in August and you should be good to go.</p>
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<li>Does the admission matrix matter for out of state? 2. Would I get any merit aid?</li>
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<p>jhudak17,</p>
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<li> yes</li>
<li> maybe, samples of merit aid offered:<br>
[Financial</a> Aid - USF Scholarship Search](<a href=“http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/search/default.asp]Financial”>http://usfweb2.usf.edu/finaid/scholarships/search/default.asp)</li>
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