<p>I don't know what your chances are exactally but all depends on the strength of your essay, your actual SAT grades, etc... but I can tell you that you should apply as soon as possible. Take the SAT now because you can always take it again if you need to improve. Write a good essay and have someone go over and give you feedback. From what I have seen from UCF admissions, one of the biggest factors is when you apply. Another thing I would recommend if you want a better chance to get in is to apply for the summer session. Good luck.</p>
<p>Like emiami said, you should apply for the summer session. it gives you a stronger chance of getting in and allows you to ease into college life a little better. Truthfully, I think you might get deffered, waitlisted, or rejected. Your weighted GPA isn't too bad but it's a bit troubling that your unweighted is so low. You also should study for the SAT because your PSAT score isn't very good and could bring you down. PSAT isn't always a clear indicator though because in 11th grade PSAT I got around 16-1700 ish but on my 3rd SAT attempt I scored a 2050. I recommend you work hard to bring up your grades NOW. Sure it's important to have good classes senior year, and they will eventually look at your final high school grades, but what matters most for you receiving admisision is everything BEFORE senior year because your senior grades won't show up on the transcript you send when you apply to colleges. Good luck though! Please don't take my advice the wrong way and sorry if I sound too critical, just trying to help you out so you can become a UCF Knight like myself next year!</p>
<p>Your target grades are much better and I think would help you get in for sure. And ya good idea with taking prep courses. I never took any but a friend of mine did, and .. well lets say he really isn't all that bright, but with a lot of those courses he managed an 1100 ( out of 1600, meaning without the writing section - which most colleges dont look at too much yet) I'd say you're more or less in the range he finished at. So if he worked up to an 1100 (which isnt too shabby), I think you'll do pretty well working up from that area. Good luck tho!!</p>
<p>Ahh I see. Thank you very much! Do you think I can attend WVU with my first post grades, etc.? I see my SAT going to at least 1800/2400 or 1200/1600</p>
<p>For schools with rolling admissions apply as early as possible, July would be good. Therefore have your test scores and grades ready to send off by then. Take the SAT and ACT in April, May and June. The longer you wait, the more selective they get.</p>
<p>Depends on your final unweighted GPA. They will calculate your weighted, which is different (lower) than your high school! They really only take your core classes into consideration. Your AP and Honors will help you there. Your SAT score is crucial in the decision making process too. Consider applying for Summer Session to start rather than Fall. That will help make your chance of acceptance higher. Get those letters of recommendation NOW, before the end of the year and start working on your essay. Apply as early as possible in August. These things will help you. If you initially get deferred, take the SAT a couple of times, show you are still interested and trying to do everything possible to gain acceptance. Good Luck!</p>
<p>The C’s are a little troubing but this is just one grading period, post your final grades for the class and it’ll be a little more clear of how you’re doing. Also, you should see how those grades affect your GPA. If you haven’t yet you DEFINITELY need to sign up for the SAT or ACT as soon as possible. A friend of mine fell in love with NYU and wanted to go there, his GPA wasn’t really competative for a school like that, only around a 4.1, and he had a solid 1250/1600 SAT score, but again, not enough to make him stand out next to NYU’s other applicants. So sadly, he was rejected =/ The reason his score wasn’t so high was because the first time he took it was October of senior year, a little late for someone to take the SAT their first time. He retook it in March after studying the test book for a good while and raised it to a 1360. I can’t tell you for sure put I’m pretty confident that if he would’ve had his 1360 when he applied to NYU he would’ve gotten in. Just stressing the importance of proper preparation and getting all your tests done early so you have time to improve.</p>