Chances for IU-B

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<p>I am currently a Junior in high school and IU-B is where I want to go </p>

<p>GPA - 3.15
ACT- 28(Projected)
SAT - 1160/1600</p>

<p>I have a few but solid extra curriculars( P2P - Student Ambassador, Ran a Sports Equiptment Drive, Special Olympics Vol., Big Brother Coach to for Little League Baseball )</p>

<p>I think my recs and personal statement will be very good </p>

<p>HUGE and I mean DRASTIC upward trend w/ GPA ( freshman year- 2.2 sophmore year 3.0 and junior year (As of Now) 3.85)</p>

<p>I also go to a SUPER Competitive high school, One of the top public schools in the state</p>

<p>I am also Hispanic and Live in NJ</p>

<p>What else can I do to get into Indiana?? Any advice??</p>

<p>Thanks!!!</p>

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<p>In my opinion, your chances could go both ways from what you've mentioned.
Your test scores and your competitive high school should help you. </p>

<p>Now, your grade trends, while you are trending upward nicely, what type of classes were you taking in fresh/soph year that caused the low(er) gpa? </p>

<p>If you continue to do well academically, take higher level classes (honors/ap) in subject areas that offer it, do well, and CONTINUE to take honors and advanced classes your senior year, and with a good counselor recommendation, I think you'll have a good chance.</p>

<p>Is that 3.15 Unweighted or weighted, and its out of 4.0?</p>

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<p>3.15 U/W out of 4 </p>

<p>The only reason the GPA is kinda low is because I really messed up my freshman year I failed a world language class ( Latin ) and I was doing really good last year untill baseball season came around and I just tanked, which isnt good. But this year I have a 99% in my world language and I am not playing baseball, Im just focusing on getting the grades up as high as possible. I really want to go here,I think my rec letter will be really good because my counselor knows how much I am working just to go here.</p>

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<p>oh and I take 2 honors and 1 AP</p>

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<p>Bump!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</p>

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<p>I'd say you have a good shot. It's not 100%, but if I were to place a wager, I'd bet on you getting in.</p>

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<p>Thanks, that good to hear! Is there anything else I can do to make raise my chances?</p>

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<p>NK: a local student with very similar stats to yours was deferred this past month; he called the admin office and was told that 1200 SAT is a goal he should try to achieve before a final decision would be made.....you may want to try the SAT again or possibly take a shot at the ACT.....</p>

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<p>^^^Rodney with wise words once again. Definitely try to get your SAT up, and take a stab at the ACT too.</p>

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<p>Like before, </p>

<p>Continue the upward trend, and take honors and AP your senior year, and if you do get a 28 or higher on the ACT that will really help. You might find the ACT more straightforward and less stressful for you. </p>

<p>And this year IU doesn't have a required essay/personal statement, but you could always send one.</p>

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<p>when did you apply?</p>

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