<p>Hello, I am a junior looking for guidance on where to apply and what to do with my current situation. </p>
<p>Income: <35,000 a year, maybe a little less. </p>
<p>GPA- 3.1163 unweighted, 3.2414 core, 4.000 weighted Rank: 144/740
SAT:1650 (520 CR, 560 M, 570 W) (Taken january expecting around an 1800-1900)</p>
<p>I did fail pre-calculus last semester, which brought down my unweighted and core, but I am retaking it online as soon as possible.
I will have taken at least 9 AP classes and 3 dual enrollment classes before graduation, and should have around a 4.4-4.5 when I am ready to apply. </p>
<p>Reason for low grades:
My mom has been in and out of the hospital all throughout my high school career. It has really taken a toll on me. She has attempted suicide and it hasn't been exactly easy. I have done everything that I can to keep them where they are. I'm not sure if I should include this anywhere in my college essay. </p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
Boy Scouts of America (finishing this up very shortly)
Debate (4 years, will be a captain next year and have broken at many national tournaments)
JSA (2 years)
Football (1 year, had to quite in order to commit to debate)
I will be doing a lot of other extracurriculars over the summer. I currently have around 100 service hours, and should get to around 200-250.</p>
<p>My dream school is the University of Florida. I have wanted to go there since I was little. Past that, It's a toss up between Florida State and Central Florida. Anywhere else that is comparable that I should apply? I want to major in either business, econ, or political science and attend law school afterwards. Thanks for all the help!</p>