<p>Just trying to get a feel for what my chances at New College would be. As I understand things, its a pretty competitive school, but they also tend to look at the whole application, interviews and essays included. I go to a Jesuit high school in Detroit, although I'm far from conservative. I've actually been very disappointed with how close-minded and far right the whole atmosphere is at my school, but that's a completely different story...</p>
<p>Anyways, my freshman and sophomore years I guess you could say that I slacked off quite a bit. I had trouble adjusting to the school freshman year, and since then I just haven't put for the greatest effort. This year (my junior year) my parents are going through a divorce, which makes it even tougher to concentrate on school, but I've still managed to improve my grades somewhat.</p>
<p>GPA- 2.96
ACT- 30</p>
<p>I'm involved in the Christian Service Team at my school, as well as Student Government, and I'm a member of a nearby Church Youth Group. I write very well, and I'm counting on my essay and interviews to help me into a number of schools, and I'm wondering if this would help at College of Florida. </p>
<p>I'm also planning on taking some courses at U of D Mercy this summer, which might help my application?</p>
<p>Any ideas or opinions would be greatly appreciated.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot in advance.</p>