Dream School, Do i have a chance??

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hi - So, i love everything about Tulane! I really want to go here but I am afraid I'll get rejected. </p>

<p>Freshman year, i had a 3.7 UW GPA both semesters, Sophomore year, 4.0 one semester UW and 3.8 the other UW. However, I REALLY messed up everything Junior year, and I got a 2.8 UW GPA first semester, and 3.5 UW second semester. I am going to apply EARLY ACTION. I haven't received my SAT scores back but I'm expecting 700 + in each category based on practice SATs/tests. I have a lot of extra curricular's - Journalism (editor for two years), ASB student leadership, started a mentoring club, did club swimming three seasons, in other clubs, volunteer time around community, camp counselor, and hoping to get an internship this summer for journalism, if not - i will work. </p>

<p>I was wondering if A) you guys think i have any chance whatsoever! B) if i apply early it will increase my chances or i should wait until regular decision C) if i select a more uncommon major in addition to applying early, it will increase my chances even more! even though I would have no interest in continuing that major if i got accepted! </p>

<p>ADVICE PLEASE! HONEST ADVICE!</p>

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<p>I think that even though you ‘screwed up’ junior year, if youre able to explain what happened with legit reasons and have good essays you have a decent shot. Those essays re important, and explaining the situation is too.</p>

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<p>But explain without sounding whiny, and show how you’ve learned/grown from the experience, if possible.</p>

<p>I don’t know that there’s much admissions benefit by applying EA to most places; in your case it could be a drawback (GUESSING here!!!) because they won’t have your strong first semester senior grades when making the decision.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Are you full pay? If so, that may give you an advantage, not needing any FA.</p>