Have I any chance for Villanova RD ?

Colleges and Universities A-Z Villanova University
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<p>Just wondering on this one if I should apply or not.</p>

<p>Hi guys,
I used to be a huge slacker. I didn't do homework , never studied for tests, did nothing after school...It was a disaster. Then about halfway through my sophomore year I realized that what I was doing was going to hurt me in the long run. From that point on I never recieved below a B. However, the damage had alraedy done,as my freshman year GPA was pretty low and my sophomore year GPA was just ok. Junior year I had a huge improvement and really did as well as I know I can. This year I'm doing well so far as well.</p>

<p>For Villanova, I would apply for Arts and Sciences or Business,whichever is easier for admissions.
I think my CA Essay is pretty good, an english teacher I respect a lot and my mom (a former english teacher) helped me with the essay and will help me on supplements.</p>

<p>So here are my stats, and tell me if i'm going to get in or not make it to the colleges on my list</p>

<p>Freshman year: 2.78 GPA
Sophomore Year: 3.14 GPA (Honors English)
Junior Year: 3.72 GPA (AP Gov, Honors English, History, Business classes.)</p>

<p>Cumulative GPA: 3.23</p>

<p>School doesn't rank.</p>

<p>I go to a top 10 school in NJ, and we typically do very well at most colleges (Northern Highlands)</p>

<p>took SATs a few times:
SAT 2 section single score: 1230
SAT 2 Section Superscore: 1250
SAT 3 Section single score: 1910
SAT 3 secion super score: 1930</p>

<p>E.C's
DECA Member/ Participant (reached states) Junior Year -Senior Year
Stock Market club member freshman year
Big Brother Program Participant Junior year (Program was cut by state)
Summer Camp CIT for one year, then Counselor the last two years.
Bowling Team JV junior year
Rec Basketball up to Sophomore year. and again senior year</p>

<p>my senior schedule:
AP Psych
SUPA (Syracuse level college class) English
SUPA Forensics
Honors Calc
Entreprenourship
TVP II
Film Studies
Gym/Health
Chance me.
I aced my first Quarter, got All A's and only B's in Psych and English; It was a 4.05 GPA.</p>

<p>Total in high school I have about 10-12 Honors, AP , and college level classes.</p>

<p>So can I overcome my bad freshman year with my huge upward trend?</p>

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<p>If you weren’t from bergen county,and Northern Highlands in particular,you’d stand a better chance…"nova has many applicants and attendees from that area,so your stats may not measure up…That said,i’d still apply,as you never know…Best of luck</p>

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<p>I’m not qualified to comment on your admission chances, but I would suggest you consider addressing your “slacker” years in one of your essays, and what motivated you to work harder and what you’ve gained from the experience (aside from high grades). It’s tempting to believe Adcom would be impressed by such a positive self-improvement story, but it’s also tough because you are competing with kids who have four solid years of grades and ECs behind them.</p>

<p>The good news for you is, you have developed a strong work ethic that you will take with you to whatever school you end up at, and into the future beyond college. That’s far more important than admission to school A or B. Good luck!</p>