Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of South Carolina
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<p>I really like the school and it is my top pick, however my gpa is a major inhibitor. Please share opinion on whether I have a decent chance or not.</p>

<p>Sister attends in 3rd year, does very well</p>

<p>Rank:
61/350
18% </p>

<p>Sat: 1840
Reading: 620
Math: 640
Writing: 580</p>

<p>Gpa
Unweighted: 2.46
Weighted: 5.1</p>

<p>All courses have been Honors or Ap for all 4 years. 9 Science classes: 3 ap, bio, physics, environmental science, 4 honnors, other 2 electives. </p>

<p>Volunteered at hospital 100+ hrs
Volunteered at local firehouse 300+ hrs
Have had 2 jobs, one still as a waiter
participated in clubs at school, 2 each year</p>

<p>Can i get in?</p>

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<p>Great rank, good SATs, great weighted gpa but what happened to your unweighted gpa? You have good ECS as well so I think your overall package will get you in even with the low uw gpa.</p>

3

<p>I think your chances are excellent despite the issue with grades.</p>

<p>So whats up with that unweighted GPA? It doesn’t seem like it could be that low with a 5.1 weighted gpa.</p>

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<p>You’re in the top 18% of your class.</p>

<p>And I think USC uses a weighted GPA, so you should be fine.</p>

<p>I don’t know anyone with an unweighted that low… but my unweighted and a friend of mine’s were about a 2.9. My weighted was a 3.43 and I got a scholarship.</p>

<p>Did you go to a hard high school or a private school or something? That also tends to make a difference.</p>

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<p>The school I attended the first 2 years of high school was very hard and was ranked #71 in the country for public schools</p>