First generation? Does this help

Applying to College
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<p>Hey i was just wondering what everyone thinks.. I know the SAT score is low!! Also my high school (Salem High School, Salem,VA is in the top 5 for best education in VA)</p>

<p>I got Deffered into the Regular App pool from VT this year. They wanted to see another SAT score and my mid year grades.</p>

<p>I had an 3.52 GPA and 910 SAT score (480 in math, 410 in english)- i know its low. That's what i had when they deferred me.</p>

<p>Now, I have a 3.68 GPA and a 990 SAT score (low i know, but improved 80 points.. Math is now 520 and English is 470. Everything has improved ever since they deferred me. My semester grades for senior year are All A's, and the GPA for that is 4.5, I am in tough courses, IB spanish, IB math, College Prep English, College Govt.</p>

<p>So, do you think i have a chance since I have pretty much been perfect for the semester and I raised my SATs (even though they are low)?</p>

<p>I am first generation by the way.</p>

<p>I applied for Poltical Science
Additional Details
I also live only 20 min away from VT</p>

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<p>In most cases first gen is just a tipping factor. Unfortunately VT weighs the GPA, rigor and Scores MUCH higher than anything else, and your scores are well below the 25% level.
[Institutional</a> Research - 2006 Common Data Set](<a href=“http://www.ir.vt.edu/common_ds_2008.htm]Institutional”>http://www.ir.vt.edu/common_ds_2008.htm)</p>

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<p>Dude, why are you doing so badly? Have you sought tutors/help books/anything?</p>