Do I have a chance at DePaul?

Colleges and Universities A-Z DePaul University
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<p>I'm applying Early Action to Depaul University for the class of 2014. </p>

<p>I had a pretty bad junior year, my GPA is about a 2.85-2.90. Didnt do well on the SAT's, about 1400 overall. Second time I did even worse. But that doesnt matter. I wont send those scores in.</p>

<p>On the ACT I got a 21, but a 9 on the writing part and my major is Communications/Journalism.</p>

<p>Got great EC's.
*Sports editor of HS paper
* Sports Writer for two local papers
*Did community service
*Member of 3 other clubs.
*Doing indoor track this winter
*I have 3 reccomendation letters and that doesnt include my guidence counciler.
*I've had 3 jobs over my time in High School.</p>

<p>So what would you say? I'd say despite the poor SAT score and GPA's I have good EC's and a good chance. Even the GPA isnt so bad. Plus I have a learning disability so its kind of justified even tho I am smart.</p>

<p>This is my dream school. My personal statement pointed out that even though I live right outside New York I need to go to college in a big sports city because I want to be a sports writer and I think DePaul is the perfect fit for me.</p>

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<p>I totally think you have a chance. G.P.A. and ACT are on the low end but you certainly have solid E.C.s and sounds like an appealing personal statement.
Another thing to think about including in your essay is the professors. Most professors are super friendly, approachable, kind, and really encouraging. They will do whatever they can to help you out.
I’d say go for it!</p>