<p>UPDATE: I’m comfortable with UVA and UNC, I’ve ruled out big name Ivy’s, not only because I have less of a chance of being accepted, but financially I feel I’d end up over-my-head, both with tuition as well as housing. I have 2 kids, I’d need a 3 bedroom, large 2 bedroom at least, and housing around many of the Ivy’s is unattainable for someone in my position. So UVA and UNC for sure, anyone have others they feel may be a good fit for me? </p>
<p>My grades have dropped ever so slightly this semester, math especially. Im not a big math person. I should walk out of the semester around 3.2 overall average though. Still doing ASG, and have spent a large portion of my time going to committees for members who are less dedicated and available than I am making myself, which has translated into a good relationship with the schools president as well as the foundation board members, so getting one of them to write me a good rec letter that also reflects the large portion of time I set aside for these things added to my main job of being a dad to 2 toddlers should at least help to marginalize my dip in grades. </p>
<p>I took my SATs yesterday… yes, at 27 years old. I’m not going to go as far as saying it was THE most awkward moment of my life (i think that honor still lies with my first few showers in the military) but it was a challenge to ignore, that’s for sure. Judging by my practice scores and what I’ve been able to gather from what people have posted on the internet about which questions were wrong and right, I feel I can be comfortable expecting around a 600 on math, and 700-750s or so on CR and writing. not the most amazing scores or anything, but I feel they should make me a little more attractive. </p>
<p>with the slight dip in GPA, but with the addition of sat scores in the 1800+ range, as well as continuing student service, do you think my chances are still up there? I’ve had some correspondence with the admissions people over there, and the man I’ve been speaking with said with my credits and what not, they’d be considering me starting school there as a 2nd year, instead of a 3rd year, if that has any bearing on my chances. </p>
<p>Thanks for lookin’ folks :)</p>