Chances?

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<p>My guidance counselor feels that I'm a far reach for UVA. I would appreciate it if you could look at the information I have posted, and tell me my chances. Thank you!</p>

<p>Test Scores:
-SAT - 770, 640, 710 (2120)
-ACT - 31
-SAT II - Literature 640, US History 760, World History 670, Chemistry 710
-APs - World History 4, European History 4, English Language 4, Chemistry 4</p>

<p>Will be retaking both SATs and ACTs. Aiming for 2200 / 33 </p>

<p>Unweighted Grades (Listed as yearly averages, Included projected senior grades)
- History: H 84, AP 92, H 92, AP 93
- English: 79, 85, H 82, AP 90
- Science: 82, 91, 90, AP 90
- Math: 73, 71, 72, 80</p>

<p>ECs:</p>

<p>Newspaper (9-12)
Environmental Club (9-12)
Golf Team (12)
Interact Club (9-12)
Student Council (9-12)
Code of Conduct Review Committee Member (9-12)
Building Level Planning Team member (9-12)
Busser at restaurant (11-12)</p>

<p>Particular accomplishments or achievements:</p>

<p>In 10th grade I was the chairman of the Interact club's finance committee. I organized an auction / concert which raised over $20,000. This money was used to construct a medical clinic and school in Nicaragua.</p>

<p>In 9th grade I attempted to form a GSA, however, there was community push-back and it didn't happen.</p>

<p>In 9th grade a couple of my buddies and I were lamenting how no one our age seemed to know about world events. In response, I arranged for two flat screen televisions to be placed in the cafeteria through the Student Council which I was / am a member of. They are tuned to CNN and the students still love them.</p>

<p>Attedned RYLA and HOBY.</p>

<p>In the summer of 11th grade I interned for the president of an investment company with over $40,000,000 on the books. (Can't go into specifics due to a confidentiality agreement)</p>

<p>I organized a concert for a local man who became paraplegic after a car accident. It raised over $1,000 which went towards his medical expenses. </p>

<p>Personal Profile:
-White
-Income below 50,000 USD,
-First Generation
-Will receive great teacher/ counselor recs
-Out of State</p>

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<p>please post in the chances forum not here</p>

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<p>Give UW/W GPA and I’ll pm you.</p>

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<p>Unweighted 3.0, Weighted 3.7</p>

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<p>There’s nothing wrong with chances, it is so popular it just gets it own forum section so that this forum section can be dedicated to issues from prospective and current students about UVA itself and its general admissions preferences (such as out of state admissions in general, etc).</p>

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<p>I would retake the SAT score of 640. I think that it is really impressive you were chairman of a group that raised $20,000! You have a good shot at getting into UVA</p>

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<p>With an unweighted GPA of 3.0? I’d hardly say this applicant has a “good shot” at getting into UVA. The guidance counselor is right.</p>

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<p>Everything seems in line…besides the GPA. You understand that your GPA is the on of most important parts of your application! You really need to work hard to bring that GPA up next year if you want to get into UVA.</p>

<p>Also try taking some more APs, if your school permits.</p>

<p>If you significantly increase your GPA, take more APs and write an amazing essay, you should be able to get into UVa.</p>

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<p>As an in state student I would have said you were a decent candidate. But, with a 3.0 uw gpa and out of state you need to make sure you write killer essays. Yes, it is a “reach” school, but it’s defnately achievable.</p>

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<p>“In 9th grade I attempted to form a GSA, however, there was community push-back and it didn’t happen.”</p>

<p>Leave that off your application. Besides that, raise your GPA, keep up the good EC’s, and right some great essays. Good luck!</p>