Do I have a chance/what can I improve on?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Rutgers University
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<p>I am a junior this year, so this is all very tentative but do I have a chance as of now if I improve my scores this year and next year and what other things can I do to increase my chances (harder classes, ect).</p>

<p>GPA: Unweighted- 3.69
Weighted- 3.72</p>

<p>Took the PSATs last year, got 1310 (horrendus score!).. took them again today and having private SAT tutoring to prepare for the real thing.</p>

<p>Classes: Took 0 Honors Freshmen year, 1 Honors Sophmore year, and taking AP Lang this year, Planning on doing AP Lit and AP Psych senior year along with multiple honors.</p>

<p>Have never gotten below an 87 (B+) in a class.
Usually take core level classes- strong suits are English and History</p>

<p>ECs and Community Service: (F- freshmen year, ect..)
Class Council- F, S, J
Musical/Drama (in and out of school)- F, S, J
Key Club- J
Habitat for Humanity- S, J
Bridges (club that "bridges" the gap between elderly and younger generation)- S, J
Hunterdon County Safe Communities Teen Coalition- S, J
Volunteer Work for Parks and Rec Comittee- Over the summers
Planning on staying in all of those activies</p>

<p>Oh! and I am a NJ residence going to a public school, and my mom is an alum if that makes any difference.</p>

<p>Looking to SAS with Psych major and/or School of Business NB with Marketing for possible dual degree</p>

<p>Thanks so much!</p>

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<p>For SAS, get the SAT over 1600 and you should be OK w your GPA. ECs don’t really factor into the admissions process at Rutgers. (probably only considered for merit aid). For business, you probably need a bit higher SAT - say 1750 to make it in in EA without being deferred to RD.</p>

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<p>Yeah you seem like u could possibly get in which is good, i would suggest taking the sat again and see if u can get them higher… and im from huterdon too lol!</p>

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<p>I would say take more honors and get a minimum of 1700 and you will have a decent shot.</p>