Do I have a slight chance?

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<p>Gpa: 3.88
Rank: N/A
State: WA
Gender: Female
Race: black, parents were born in Nigeria
SAT: CR 580 Math 440 W 500 This was my first time taking them in January, I WILL get them up. Right now I'm doing practice tests and getting 1800, I didn't study for the one 's in January.
I'm a junior and I'm taking college classes at my local community college, and I also take some high school classes.
College Classes taken so far
Env. Science, Pre Calc 1 &2, History (2 quarters), English (2 quarters), Advanced Chemistry,
High school
Band (playing flute since 3rd grade but no awards =(
EC
Volunteer @ Environmental organization since 2009 twice a month
Volunteer @ Church on regular basis
Jobs
Festival Company during summer
Boys and Girls club basketball referee.</p>

<p>I know it's bad but what can I do to improve, and what colleges do you recommend for me to apply to? Thanks so much.</p>

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<p>improve your CR by at least 100 points and math by at least 200 (georgetown doesn’t consider writing). those scores will put you in the lower bracket of acceptances. Your EC’s are pretty lacking escpecially since you don’t do any sports. Your GPA is alright though, unless thats your weighted, in which case its pretty bad. If your parents didn’t go to college it will help your chances, but as you stand now you probably don’t have much of a chance.</p>

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<p>Georgetown also requires SAT IIs. What are you interested in doing?</p>

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<p>Biochemistry should i take the Chemistry and Biology one, and then what else!?</p>

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<p>Take a Math SAT II as well. And are you Igbo?</p>

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<p>Yes I am half Igbo and half Yoruba, Why @FutureVpFinance? I also run cross country, track, and I used to play volleyball</p>

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<p>I am no expert, but that SAT is killer.</p>

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<p>I asked because I’m Igbo as well! Though I can’t speak the language :/</p>

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<p>Me either, I don’t know where to learn other than going back home which most likely is not an option.</p>

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<p>Does your family bug you about it EVERY TIME they see you? Lol</p>

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<p>YEAH! And when you talk to family members you don’t understand what they’re saying, I hate it.</p>

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<p>The worst part is when they already know you don’t understand them. So they say something to you and laugh at you in front of everybody. And you’re just standing there, completely defenseless, with nothing but an awkward smile to hide your anger/embarrassment.</p>

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<p>DEFINITELY need to get SAT scores up. Your GPA needs some work as well. Your ECs are not particularly impressive- I’m not sure what you could do to improve that now…but maybe just try some new things while you can?
If you’re planning on applying to Georgetown, which you might as well since you have nothing to lose, I would strongly recommend making your essays as solid and enthusiastic as possible. Make sure you get some great recommendations and take the interview seriously. You want your interviewer to know that you’re passionate about Georgetown- your excitement could potentially cushion your low SAT and GPA. Good luck to you!</p>