Do I have a chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Oregon
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<p>School just ended last week, so I am officially a senior. I just finished my junior year of high school. I'll be applying next year to the University of Oregon.</p>

<p>As of right now I will have a 3.09 UW GPA. Yes, I know...I screwed up.</p>

<p>Freshman year:</p>

<p>English: A/A
Algebra I: B/B-
Spanish I: A-/B+
Physical Sci: A-/B
World Studies: A/A-
Life Issues: A- (one semester)
Keyboarding: A- (one semester)
Comm Tech: A- (one semester)</p>

<p>*Note: First semester/second semester</p>

<p>GPA after freshman year: 3.5</p>

<p>Sophomore year:</p>

<p>Amer. Studies (Honors): A-/B
English (Honors): A-/B
Geometry: A/B
Spanish II: B/B
Business I: A/B
Biology: A-/B</p>

<p>GPA after sophomore year: 3.49</p>

<p>Junior year: (this is where I mess up...)</p>

<p>AP Jr. Eng: C-/B-
AP Psych: C+/B
Honors Chem: B+/C
Business II:B/A-
Spanish III: D+/C- :[
Algebra II: D/D :[</p>

<p>GPA after junior year: 3.09</p>

<p>So I obviously have a downward trend. I slacked this year in high school, and I really regret it. There were some issues at home I had no control over, but I should have focused more on my grades (write that in admissions essay?). My Spanish and Algebra grades killed me.</p>

<p>Here is my class load for next year:</p>

<p>AP Lit
AP Gov
Spanish IV
Pre-Calculus
Business III
Personal Finance/Ceramics (I have to fulfill a stupid art credit...)</p>

<p>SAT: CR: 600
M: 440
W: 540
Total:1580
*I'm going to study during the summer and retake it in September. I really think I can obtain an 1800+. I did not study at all the first time I took it...</p>

<p>ACT: unknown
*Took it last week and I should get the scores on Wednesday. I'm hoping for a 28 or 29.</p>

<p>I am very involved in DECA (business organization), and I went to STATE in competition.</p>

<p>I love running. I do track and cross country. Lettered in both this year.</p>

<p>I've lived all over the world (Panama, Turkey, Guam, Bahrain, Germany) because my dad is in the Air Force.</p>

<p>I have various community involvement experiences (church, camp counselor, soup kitchen volunteer, etc.).</p>

<p>I am working a full-time job this summer (5 days a week/8 hours a day) at McChord Air Force Base.</p>

<p>I live in Washington (about 4 hours away from UO).</p>

<p>The biggest thing bringing me down is my GPA. Will having strong grades my senior year mean anything to UW? (What if I pull a 3.8 my first semester of my senior year?)</p>

<p>Do I have a shot to be a Duck?</p>

<p>Thanks for taking your time to help me out! Your replies are appreciated.</p>

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<p>I think you have a solid chance at getting accepted and wouldn't worry too much. Your downward trend will hurt the most when your application is reviewed, but a solid essay will get you in. I would aso recommend to apply as early as possible since Oregon has rolling notification.</p>

<p>Your senior year grades won't matter unless you recieve below a 3.0. Your ECs would help you tremendously, however, I do not think your asked to list them in the regular application (their required for Clark and Scholarship applications, though). </p>

<p>Good luck and go Ducks!</p>

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<p>I think you will be admitted. I know several people with 2.9 GPAs who were admitted. University of Oregon does not have rolling admissions, however, OSU does. Anyway I suggest you keep in touch with the admissions office at U of O because I had a friend with a lower GPA than you and the U of O made a deal with him to maintain a certain GPA his senior year. The admissions office can be very helpful. Like fangsup15 said just write a good essay and don't slack your senior year (beacuse on special occasions they wait for your 8th semester grades) and I think you have a very very strong possibility of getting in.</p>

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<p>Thanks, people! I'll definitely try and contact the office. UO is my second option right now. It might possibly be my first if out of state tuition wasn't so high :[</p>

<p>Are there ways to significantly bring that down. I'll apply to some scholarships this summer, but any other options?? </p>

<p>*Side note: I don't think I will fall into the "financial need" category because of my dad's payroll, but I still need money for college!!! Lame...</p>

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<p>Scholarships are what I'm going with. Other than that and financial aid I couldn't tell you.</p>

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<p>With a strong essay I think you have a very high chance. But just to let you know, they don't really offer any scholarships for out-of-staters other than a Dean's scholarship. So apply to a lot of outside scholarships and unless you can take out a bunch of loans the financial aid office doesn't really offer much else.</p>

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<p>Yeah I think according to Princeton Review, UO was rated one of the lowest schools when it comes to financial aid. I know it pretty much sucks for me.</p>

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<p>are you eligible for the western undergrad tuition exchange? That would make your tuition 150% of in state.
I am in Oregon and I don't feel as up beat about your chances as some of the above posters. The school asks for a 3.5 GPA for in state students to guarantee admissions, and in state kids between 3.0 - 3.5 felt lucky to get in this year - the school has become more popular and is building some very nice new dorms. I second the suggestion of frank conversations with the admissions office as well as letting them know you are serious about coming! Good luck!</p>

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<p>Yeah I heard about the western undergrad tuition exchange.</p>

<p>This is why it sucks hardcore: You must be a permanent resident of Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming.</p>

<p>(Not California? :()</p>

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<p>I think you only have to have a 3.25 GPA to automatically be admitted. But the school is getting more and more applicants each year. 800 kids were on a waiting list for a dorm room; I almost didn't get a place to stay so its good that they are making more dorms. </p>

<p>Comprehensive</a> Review | Office of Admissions</p>

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<p>I don't see any problem for you. You'll get in.</p>

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<h1>anybody help what PG course does the university offer, can i get scholarship for that. can i able to work in part time job.</h1>

<p>Micky brown</p>

<p>Oregon</a> Alcohol Addiction Treatment</p>

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<p>Their requirements read: For admission consideration, you must have a high school GPA of at least 3.00, graduate from a standard or accredited high school, earn a C- or higher in fourteen college preparatory courses, and submit SAT or ACT scores. For guaranteed admission, you must have a high school GPA of at least 3.25, take at least sixteen college preparatory courses, and meet the other admission requirements.</p>

<p>What that means is that while your GPA is adequate, the D's on your transcript may preclude you. You may need to retake the algebra.
Note that U of O does do what they call 'comprehensive reviews' for those who don't meet all of the requirements.</p>

<p>Also note that the WUE is highly limited at U of O. There are only a few spots for some very specific majors that qualify.</p>

<p>Calling the admissions office is a very positive step. They are particularly helpful and can give you the best, most direct information on how to get in.</p>