Do I Have a Shot Here?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Lake Forest College
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<p>I recently visited the school and it wasn't what I expected. It was much bettervthan I thought it would be and I have put this school to the near top of my list of colleges. My biggest concern is that I Won't make the "grade" for being accepted here =[</p>

<p>What do you think?
My name is Rudy and I will be senior at Carl Sandburg High School. I will be a first generation Hispanic student who comes from a well off family (total household income is over 100k) and here is a summary of my High School record.</p>

<p>School Name: Carl Sandburg
Cumulative GPA: 3.1*
ACT Composite Score: 26**
SAT Score: (Will be taking in Oct.)
Number of AP Exams/Classes taken: 5 (Exam scores 4's with two 3's)</p>

<p>Senior Year Schedule:
• Academic Math (Trig and College Algebra)
• AP Lit
• AP Biology
• AP World
• AP Psychology
• Electives (History based)</p>

<p>Extracurricular: ***
• Speech Team Member/Mentor (10th grade only)
-Earned many 1st and 2nd places in tournaments though was not allowed to partake in Regional’s due to limited spots saved for "senior members"</p>

<p>Hobbies:
• Have been playing guitar leisurely for about 3 years and I am a passable player.
• I enjoy writing, again for leisure, and with the suggestion I am planning to submit some of stories to the local literary magazine.</p>

<p>Work Experience:
• Private Tutor of and on since 10th grade
• Telemarketer, the summer of 2010 (was recently laid-off)</p>

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<p>Oh and I am sorry that this is much like (well is) a chance thread. Sorry, I just don’t know,…</p>

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<p>you should be fine. you don’t need AP classes to get into Lake Forest. your GPA is a little low (their average is about 3.4) but your ACT score is well within their range (their avg is about 25 composite)</p>

<p>just put effort in your application and interview if you can. you should have no worries!</p>