Do I have a chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Northeastern University
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<p>I applied at RD to Northeastern University and I am unsure if I have the credentials to get into the school. I currently have a 3.75 weighted GPA, out of a 4.0, that has improved every year since my freshman year. My school does not use an unweighted GPA. I had a very bad second semester junior year due to my parents separation (Only 1 C+, Most were B's), but I followed it up with a weighted 4.43 this semester during senior year. I am in the Top 30%-40% of my class. </p>

<p>Here are some of my EC's and scores:</p>

<p>ACT Superscored. </p>

<p>Composite: 32
English: 29
Math: 31
Reading: 36
Science: 33</p>

<p>Sports:</p>

<p>Varsity Cross Country - 4 Years
Varsity Cross Country Captain - 1 year
Varsity Track and Field - 3 Years
Varsity Winter Track and Field - 1 Year
Finished 2014 Myrtle Beach Marathon</p>

<p>Jobs:</p>

<p>Intern at Real Estate Company -
Researched and Compiled a Report on Competitors in the Multi-Family Tenement Marketplace of a Specific Region
Prepared Information on Potential Buildings to Buy or Invest In
Compiled an Extensive Report on Economic and Market Analysis
Intern at Children's Safety Company - 1 Year
Reviewed and Critiqued Social Media
Devised a Presentation on Children’s Safety for to be Marketed to Potential Business Partner Hospitals
Researched and Compiled a Report on the Nations Best Hospitals
Researched and Compiled a Report on Business Partners who had Expressed Interest in "Company"</p>

<p>Classes:
I have taken many Honors and AP Classes like Calculus, Statistics, Macro and Micro Economics, Latin, U.S Government, U.S History etc.</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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Definitely a chance. You sound like a competitive applicant

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Received a 4.48 GPA this semester which boosted my GPA to a 3.85 overall. I also emailed admissions explaining my situation with my parents. I know I will receive my decision with the regular pool, and not as a top scholar or anything like that, but would anyone else be able to tell me what they think?

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Always tough to predict, but if you are not from the Northeast, I would give you a pretty good chance, your background is impressive, and schools do look past difficult times, esp if you bounce back like you did. But of course, after going through early action and seeing some of the deferrals/denials, it’s tough to say at this point.

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I thought I had no chance here, but I was accepted EA with a 3.9W GPA & 28 ACT. No doubt it was my impressive essay & resume that got me in—it probably helped that I’m African American & live in Alabama though. Just remember that admissions is holistic. While a 3.75 is a little low, (like my act) I think you make up for that weakness in your resume. Of course none of us can speak for the admissions office, but I don’t think you should worry too much. As someone has already said, you’re a competitive applicant.

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I do live in the south, not the deep south, but my school has a very strong track record with acceptances from Northeastern