<p>So I'm in my Junior year of HS right now, and I'm really having a hard time.</p>
<p>I go to a gifted school (6th in nation), and I know I'm smart it's just the course load and the grading is so hard.</p>
<p>Freshman Year I really screwed up and had around a 2.6 uw, last year a 3.33, and this year looks to probably be a 3.33 again or maybe even a 3.16 uw.</p>
<p>The only thing that might help me is that at my school every single one of my classes is either an AP or honors so my weighted GPA is like a 3.6, but I don't even think most colleges see that.</p>
<p>With only taking academic classes into my GPA that would leave me with around a 2.8-3.0 depending on this year.</p>
<p>It's very depressing and frustrating because I know I'm smart, and I feel like I have such high expectations because I go to this good school and I'm really not living up to them......</p>
<p>So could you guys maybe help me! Hopefully something you guys say can cheer me up haha</p>
<p>It sounds like you go to a very competitive school. This is where your SAT/ACT score could really help you out. Have you taken the standardized tests yet? We could help you a little more if we had some idea of the rest of your stats and interests. There are a number of schools who don't count freshman year grades, by the way.</p>
<p>I took the PSAT sophomore year if that helps, and I got like a 190 or so...</p>
<p>I took a practice PSAT last week and got a 202, so maybe I could bring up my PSAT up to National Merit (last year was 212), which would help me alot I'm sure.</p>
<p>A number of schools throw out freshman year grades-find them. If you have an upward trend, good test scores, good recs, and decent ECs, there are good schools that will take you. If you feel like you really can't get into a school you badly want to attend, go to a community college for two years and get the kind of grades that will make those schools notice you. The US educational system is full of second chances.</p>
<p>well another thing is, i don't mean to sound arrogant, but generally people like me and I can tend to get myself into good situations.</p>
<p>As of first quarter have a 3.5uw (with an A in an AP!) for junior year, but it may end up being a 3.3 by the end of the year.</p>
<p>So if I end up with a 2.8uw fresh, 3.33 sopho, and 3.5 (possibly 3.33) junior year, and 4-5 APs throughout highschool with a good essay, great recs, community service, varsity lacrosse, and other various ECs where could I end up?</p>
<p>I'm getting much happier and not as stressed about this situation, and am proud of my improvement from freshman year!</p>
<p>Also, if I didn't say already, I'm looking for a private school with a beautiful campus, pretty woman, good academics, and a great social life. My sister went to SMU and I loved everything about it except the fact that it's super conservative.</p>
<p>You could go to the US News web site college rankings area and sort through the dozens of "A+ colleges for B students." Most of these schools would love to have you.</p>
<p>You would also be a likely admit at many of the CTCL schools, even if you are a 3.33 sophomore, junior, and senior years.</p>
<p>There are many great colleges out there that do not require a 4.0</p>
<p>Good standardized test scores will help. A national merit level PSAT score will bump you up in choice of school or let you get merit aid at many of the schools I am currently suggesting.</p>
<p>"There are kids at my school in Fairfield County, CT (very competitive like yours) with sub 3.00 GPAs who get into Penn State. Check that out."</p>
<p>Maybe a branch campus, but definitely not University Park(main campus). A 3.0 will not get you into Penn State or Ohio State's main campus. Penn State University Park's admission is 2/3 gpa and the gpa range is a 3.5-3.9. It is very similar for Ohio State.</p>
<p>Please be aware that all UCs have a **MINIMUM OOS GPA of 3.4 **to be eligible for admission. (Yes, even UCSC, UCR and UCM.) As you are a junior, you still have time to improve your GPA.</p>
<p>The UCs will use your sophomore and Junior year A-G classes only to calculate your GPA (if you don't know what the A-G requirements are, you need to do some research). You will be granted UP TO 8 SEMESTERS of extra GPA points for AP or IB classes only - not for honors classes. (Up to 8 extra semester GPA points total in figuring UC GPA.) Most OOS high school counselors are not familiar with the very specific UC requirements, so it is up to you to do the research. All of the information is here: University</a> of California - Admissions</p>
<p>hmm well then haha UC are probably out of reach</p>
<p>I have a 3.67 weighted for Sophomore and Junior year, but thats with .5 added for honors and a whole pt added for AP classes. (only academic classes)</p>