Chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Syracuse University
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<p>I go to a pretty competative high school. My GPA is really bad though. Unweighted its about a 2.8 and weighted its like a 3.0. I had a strong aversion to homework </p>

<p>My grades: </p>

<p>Freshman year (2.96 W): </p>

<p>English 9 Honors: 80
Spanish II: 84
World History: 87
Algebra I Honors: 78
Physical Science: 79
Gym: 95
Health: 85
Engineering: 89
Computer Skills: 86 </p>

<p>Softmore Year (3.12 W): </p>

<p>English 10: 85
Biology: 84
World History Honors: 86
Geometry: 80
Spanish III: 80
Engineering II: 92
Web Page Design: 88
Gym: 95 </p>

<p>Junior Year (forget my exact GPA): </p>

<p>English 10: 89
US History Honors: 89
Chemistry: 80
Psychology AP: 75
Algebra II: 70
Spanish IV: 86
Business Law: 89
Gym: 95 </p>

<p>Senior Year I plan on straight A's term 1! (I've signed up for 1 AP, 2 honors classes)</p>

<p>However I did pretty well on the SAT, with a 2000 out of 2400. SAT II's are 740 in World History, 740 in US History, 640 in Literature.</p>

<p>I have good extra curriculars (peer counselor, state finalist for speech and debate team, model UN, various jobs, wrestling team, ski club, cross country team). </p>

<p>I'm probably going to major in international relations. I am a decent writer as well so my essay should hopefuly be decent. I will have a recommendation from my English teacher and my History Honors teacher.</p>

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<p>Hm. I think the average GPA for admitted students was 3.8 this year, and SATs were 1300 (verbal + math, not including writing). What was your SAT breakdown? Your GPA worries me, but you DID score fairly well on SATs and you say your school is competitive... so there's always a CHANCE. Good luck!</p>

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<p>SAT breakdown was 700 Writing, 700 CR, 600 Math.</p>

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<p>See, at least you hit the SAT avg. I stole this from Collegeboard; hope it helps.</p>

<p>Very important admission factors:
Character/Personal Qualities
Class Rank
Application Essay
Recommendations
Rigor of secondary school record
Standardized Test Scores
Academic GPA
Level of Applicant's Interest</p>

<p>Important admission factors:
Extracurricular Activities
Interview
Talent/Ability
Work Experience</p>

<p>Considered:
Alumni Relation
Racial/Ethnic Status
Volunteer Work
First generation college student</p>