<p>They will look at all of it, but I’m sure they will be very impressed by your improvement. 1.0 to nearly a 4.0? That’s amazing! It shows that you realized how important it was to improve, and you took the initiative to go above and beyond with that improvement. So many people would just get around 2.5-3.5 and consider that a big enough improvement, but you went the whole nine yards by getting to 3.958 (which really rounds to 4.0). Plus, you picking up some more difficult courses like AP and honors shows that you don’t just want to take the easy way of getting a 4.0 with all low level classes; you really want to challenge yourself * while * trying to maintain that high GPA. I’m sure such a turnaround will get you some positive attention.</p>
<p>Plus, your junior year is most important to most colleges. The fact that you stepped it up so much, especially this year, is great.</p>
<p>I agree with T26E4-- you have to find some backup schools. Going into the application process with your mind set on only one school is very dangerous. (Of course, you can love one school more than the others, but you have to think of other schools that you wouldn’t mind falling back on in the chance of a denial from your top choice.) Some guidance counselors don’t help at all, but some do. Go down and talk to yours. Maybe he can help you think of some other colleges!</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>