Chances

<p>just throwing it out here, probably won't get in outright, but here it goes.</p>

<p>State: DE
GPA unweighted: 2.53 by the end of senior year if every grade I have this year stays this way
GPA weighted: 2.95
9th grade: Pre-IB (worst GPA of the four years)
10th grade: All-honors except for math (2.5 GPA)
11th grade: Three AP (U.S History, Chemistry, English Language)
12th grade: Three AP (Psychology, Physics, English Literature)
Varsity Lacrosse 4 years
Varsity Soccer 2 years
Varsity Swimming 2 years
Academic Bowl 3 years
Widener University School of Law Constitution Day Essay Contest Winner 2007</p>

<p>AP Scores</p>

<p>English Language 3
US History 4
Chemistry 1</p>

<p>SATs in March 2007 (taking them again in Nov.)</p>

<p>CR: 630
Math: 520
Writing: 630</p>

<p>I also plan to at least go out for the UD lacrosse team as a walk-on. So, what are my chances?</p>

<p>No responses in nearly a month ... hmmmm. OK, I'll take a shot at it.</p>

<p>If you're applying for ChEng or another really competitive program, my opinion is that your chances are nil. If you're NOT applying to one of the competitive programs I'd say you will probably get in, primarily because you are in-state. IMO the biggest obstacle you face from an admissions standpoint is that your record shouts "SLACKER." With your SAT scores I'd expect a GPA above 3.5 which is way above your reported GPA. The reason this is a huge red flag for admissions is that it suggests poor study habits (which makes poor students). So, if there is some external reason for your low grades (such as ADD or English being your second language) you may want to communicate this in your application and in letters of recommendation.</p>

<p>Still, I wish you the best of luck in your college search!</p>