Chances of getting in??

Colleges and Universities A-Z James Madison University
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<p>I am currently a Junior in high school, and has always listed JMU as my top school. This year, however my grades have begun to slip. I was just wondering what my chances were of getting in.</p>

<p>8th grade: GPA:4.0
Spanish I-A</p>

<p>9th grade: GPA:3.8
English 9 College-A
Wld History I College-A
Algebra I- A
Earth Science Honors-B
Spanish II- A
PE-A
Art I-A</p>

<p>10th grade: GPA: 3.2
English 10 Honors-B
Wld History II College-A
Geometry College-C
Biology Honors-B
Spanish III-B
PE-A
Art II-A</p>

<p>11th grade: (not over and am trying to bring them up)
Library Aide-not credited
AP English Lang. and Comp-B
AP US History-D (this is my problem)
Psych/Soc-A
Algebra II College-B
Chemistry I Honors-B
Small Animal Care-A</p>

<p>Classes for next year:
AP Psychology
AP Enviornmental Science
AP Literature and Comp.
Medical Terminology (Dual Enrol.)
U.S. Government College
Pre Calc. College</p>

<p>GPA:3.5 (UW)
I am taking the SAT March 14 but i took a practive on at my school and got a 1440.
Math:430
Critical Reading:480
Writing: 530</p>

<p>I am hoping to do so much better on this one. I didn't study for that one i wanted to see what i knew (which wasn't really anything) and have been studying and taking prep classes. I also am going to take the ACT.</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:
SKO (11-12)
Arts and Crafts Club (11-12)
applied to be a part of NHS 12th grade <em>crosses fingers</em></p>

<p>Volunteering:
Lyric Thearter (11-12)
Mt. Tabor Ruritans (9-12)</p>

<p>Jobs:
Virginia Tech Graduate Center (10th)</p>

<p>I know i need more volunteering and extra curriculars to make up for my D and all but anything else i need to work on??</p>

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<p>As you may know, JMU has become much more competitive. My s was deferred for early action this year. He has a 3.6 uw GPA and SATs of 660 R, 640 M, and 610 W. He also has a lot of ECs and honors including NHS, All-State band (twice), chorus, and four years of drama (both as an actor and as a student critic). One possible red flag on his transcript: a D in Physics. So for starters, I'd advise you to avoid your D in History at all costs. Also, you need to get your SAT scores up past 1700 total (at least). But mostly, you need to have as high a GPA as you can get. I wish you well. JMU is a great school and it's worth the effort to try and get accepted there. Good luck.</p>

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<p>Totally agree with the above post. The admission officers will look past your C in geometry, but a D, or even another C in history would not be helping your case. If it means not doing any more ECs to get your grade up, then don't. Get your grade up and comit time to apush. It will be hard, but it will be worth the credit you get and the school you get into. A wise poster once told me that When you feel like slacking off or doing something else, just remember: you only have one shot at this. no going back. stay focused, and Good Luck!</p>

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<p>i got in this year with a 3.72 gpa and a 1510/2400 SAT and im out of state, i got in early admission</p>