Chances for Lehigh ED1 and CU Boulder

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi, I applied to Lehigh ED1. Bit worried since both GPA and test scores are pretty low. Freshman and sophomore year were pretty bad due to some responsibilities at home (explained in my essay).
-GPA: 3.32
-SAT: 1260
-Only APs taken are the three I’m taking now senior year.
-Senior year course load: AP Psychology, AP Calc AB, AP Macroecon, Spanish 4, English 4, Gov
-decent ECs
-pretty good essay/letter of recs

Freshman GPA: 3.14
Sophomore GPA: 3.25
Junior GPA: 3.43
Senior GPA: so far/projected 4.0 (Weighted)

Hooks:
-First Generation
-Hispanic/Latino
-Live on the west coast (maybe an advantage, heard that Lehigh likes getting people from different regions of the country other than mid Atlantic region like PA, NJ, NY)
Major: Finance
I have shown lots of interest though, and I know Lehigh emphasizes demonstrated interest when it comes to evaluating applicants.
Also heard that Lehigh ED acceptance rate is around 50-60%, compared to 25-30% RD. Hoping my demonstrated interest, essay, letter of recs, hooks will somewhat overshadow my academic resume, but completely rely on it obviously.

DO I HAVE ANY CHANCE?

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BUMP

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i think you have a really good chance! your sat is strong for that school and your APs are good :slight_smile:

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GPA and test scores are by far the most important factors in getting into college. I would say you have a below average chance, but not horrible. If you really want to go to Lehigh, it would be best to go ED.

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Last year, Lehigh accepted 15% of students applying with SAT 1200-1290.

CU Boulder Leeds School of business, middle 50: GPA 3.62-4.0, SAT 1270-1380

There is always some chance, but have your RD apps ready. Good luck!

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Update: I’m taking the Dec SAT, hoping for 1350-1400

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just took the Dec SAT on Sat, hoping for a 1400

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