<p>AP Calculus BC - 4
AP Physics C Mechanics 5
AP Physics C E. Mag. 5
AP English Language 3
AP US History 5
AP Chemistry 5
AP Computer Science AB 5</p>
<p>Math:
Multivariable Calculus
Linear Algebra
Differential Equations (at Georgia Tech)</p>
<p>Science:
I probably will be taking the next level Physics class at GT.</p>
<p>I took Carnegie Mellon's Physics for engineering students II (Electrostatics & Magnetism) class at Carnegie Mellon University and recieved a B.</p>
<p>SAT Test Scores:
SAT 1 2200
SAT II Math II C 800
SAT II Physics 800
SAT II Chemistry 800
SAT II US History 780</p>
<p>I have "reasonable" EC's... They're just about normal.</p>
<p>My biggest problem is my class ranking and GPA. I thoroughly messed up my freshmen year. I sort of messed up my sophomore year, but I drastically improved my junior year. </p>
<p>Here it comes...
My class ranking is a 150 / 460. That's just under 35%.</p>
<p>My other problem is the "4" in my AP Calc. BC test. I got a (4) AB subscore. I swear I can get a 5 if I were to take it again. My other big problem is the "3" I recieved for AP Lang.</p>
<p>I really want to major in either physics (theory) or electrical (specifically electronics engineering). I've taken all the engineering classes my school offers (IED and ECE).</p>
<p>Do I even have a shot at schools like Stanford and UC Berkelely, or am I just stuck with Georgia Tech? Am I hopeless?</p>
<p>as stated above AP scores have extremely small if any factor in acceptance to schools for undergraduate work. A 3 or a 4 is nothing to worry about. If you could list your courseload as well as the courses you completed it would be much easier to give you feedback, as well as the subscores of your SAT 1. Judging by your SATII Math, you probably had a strong SAT 1 Math subscore. If both scores are high, I'd say that's a good thing because it shows that you have an area that you excel. If you (I'm just guessing...) received high marks in math/science courses but not so high marks in history/english, I think your rank would be much more "forgiven." (although it's truly nothing to be mad/ashamed of .. but most CCers will tell you so) Also, the competitive nature of your school is also important. A 4.0 at one school is not the same as a 4.0 at another. If your school is competitive, the admissions officers will know.</p>
<p>I'd say try for it, you scores are extremely high and you say that you improved over your junior year. You won't be as hurt as you think. Colleges realize that you aren't the same person as you were two years ago, and want a student that will succeed at their school. With high test scores and a great junior year GPA, you seem like a candidate who would have great success at college.</p>