Do I stand a chance of getting in? Very stressed out, please help.

Applying to College Common and Coalition Application
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<p>Alright, let's attempt to make this short (I have a history for dragging things on, I apologize in advance). I am a female, junior in high school, and getting ready for the oh so wonderful experiance of choosing colleges. But you see, it was made easy for me. I currently live in illinois (Around chicago area) but was originally born in sarasota, florida. While there, my parents signed my sister, twin brother and I up for 'florida pre-paid college program'. Basically, after conformiation, I can attend any public florida college, and tuition is covered. Atomatically, my first choice was Florida State University. I'm looking to get a master's in clinical psychology. Funny aspect? my twin brother ALSO wishes to attend there. We visited the campus a bit ago, and I ADORED IT, as did he. We decided, if we're accepted, we will attend FSU without moments hesitation. One problem: I'm overly stressing that I won't get in, I heard it's much more competitive, PLUS, I'm out-of-state. So, here the run down of my high school situation:
Freshmen year: I didn't do very well, I will be honest. GPA: I'm unsure of.
Sophmore year: Did much better, but towards the end of the year was trying to keep my grades up (Delt with a death of a close family friend, and put my dog down around the same month)
Junior year: I'm maintaing anywhere from a 3.4 GPA to a 3.6 right now. I am in Advanced Placement Junior english.
Senior year: I am enrolled for three more AP classes (AP enviormental science, AP senior english, and AP psychology)
So, I have a total of four AP classes throughout high school. I can usually maintain within a B average. Have not taken ACT, but am estimating about a 24 (I know, not the best, but I've been studying very hard for the math portion, which is the one that will kill me.) I have a job (Have sense freshmen year) have been playing violin for about nine years now, and have a TON of community service hours. I also won 'author of the month' last year for my school, and plan on writing a very good essay (In the process of it now). So, basically, do I even stand a chance? I know that any college probably doesn't look too positivly at out-of-state students, but do you think that if the admission see's that a twin brother and sister, from out of state wish to go to their school, it will be a positive effect? Please help, I desperatly wish to be a 'nole, and I have this nawing feeling that I won't make it. Any advice would be great, thank you.</p>

<p>Also, side note. I don't know if this will count on anything, but it's something I'm proud of. I have completed a full novel, would that be something to say on my addmission essay?</p>

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<p>Yes you have a really good chance of getting in! I know many people that don’t look nearly as good as u on paper and they got in. Schools are also accepting more out of state students because they get more money. I would recommend raising ur gpa a tad and take the sat. Definitely put it down that u wrote a novel! That’s very unique and special to you and that’s what colleges are looking for. It makes u stand out. Fsu is a great school; it’s my second choice next to Uf. Good luck!</p>

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<p>I’d say there’s no chance that you wouldn’t be accepted. My friend in high school was accepted with a 3.1 GPA and she had all basic classes. No honors or advanced type courses at all. Her SAT/ ACT scores were also fairly low. My friend was also an out of state student from Ohio.</p>

<p>I also have a brother who attends FSU. His GPA was a 3.2 and he completely bombed the SAT. He is also an out of state student.</p>

<p>Don’t stress it at all, you should be accepted with no problems = )</p>

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<p>Thank you both, so much for the answers! I will try my best to write an amazing essay, hoping that will set my apart from others. Also, when writing essays (My AP english teacher got me hooked on this) he stated that it’s always best to let your personality shine through. I’ve included sarcasm and such, but at the end, after saying how much I look forward going to their school, I was going to end with something like:
“Thank you for the oppertunity, but may I request one simple thing from you? Remember that I am a person, a significant individual. I am more then just a number applying to FSU, I am real.” or something or another. </p>

<p>Keep the answers coming! And thank you two for those answers, they’re helping my stress leval lay down:)</p>

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<p>Oh, katt, I wish you luck on getting into University of Florida! I heard it’s a great school, you’ll enjoy it:)</p>

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<p>haa thanks its too bad its so competitive now, especially for in state students like me lol, good luck with FSU, its fantastic for psychology, great choice =]</p>