How bad IS this?

Applying to College
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<p>I'm not 100% sure how my transcript actually is, I know its not good but I don't know exactly where its at. I've estimated my GPA to be around 3 unweighted, but I'm not sure...</p>

<p>9th
band CP: B+
English H: B-
Chorus CP: A+
Geometry H: B-
Gym CP: A-
Science H: C
Debate H: A-
Spanish H: C
History H: A-</p>

<p>10th
Algebra H: B-
Band CP: B+
Bio H: C
English H: A-
Chorus CP: A
Gym CP: A
Debate H: A
Spanish: B
History: B+</p>

<p>11th
History AP: B
English AP: B-
Chorus CP: A
Speech H: B+
Spanish H: C+
Chem H: C
Pre Calc H: C-
Econ H: A+ (half year only)</p>

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<p>all those C's definitely don't look good, especially in your Junior year ( most important). however, it depends on what schools your applying to: </p>

<p>Ivies = :(</p>

<p>state publics = :)</p>

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<p>like the previous poster said, it depends on where you want to apply to. So can we see your list?</p>

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<p>Looks like you're not good at science. Bet you took all those honors classes because "Honors" looks good on your transcript. Now you have a lousy GPA.</p>

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<p>^^^ :) some state publics.</p>

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<p>I'd thank your teacher that precalc C- didn't turn into a D+. If it did, then your chances would be shot at quite a few mediocre schools. You shouldn't have taken any honors. Don't take any this year, and hopefully you can bring it up to a b range. You probably have a high 2.0 right now. I'd say 2.8-2.9. You won't get into anywhere decent, but with state schools, it's what you make of it.</p>

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<p>"You won't get into anywhere decent,"</p>

<p>Bull. You can get into plenty decent state schools with a strong senior year. You don't have to be in the USNWR top 50 to be a decent school.</p>

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<p>Well, I took the honors classes because I'm smart, and I probably would have done the same at any level just because of not doing enough work... I' think my chances won't be that bad because my SATs are pretty high, 800 math, 740 Verbal, 650 writing... and my ECs are good, football captain and musical theatre lead role all through high school. My list includes some LACs... Bates, Lafayette, Lehigh, Conn. College, Holy Cross,</p>

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<p>How high could I get that GPA senior year? BEST CASE SCENARIO</p>

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<p>I don't know exactly how your system works, but for a rough estimate:
Calculate your current GPA - most schools do it out of 4, where an A is 4, an A- is 3.7, a B+ is 3.3, a B is 3.0, a B- is 2.7, etc. Half year classes count half; gym might count half. Do a weighted average.<br>
now assume you get all As 1st semester senior year (The 2nd semester doesn't count, since you've already gotten into colleges by then). This will count as a 4.0. So take your current GPA, and add 1/7 the difference between it and a 4.0, to get your average when you add one semester of a 4.0. You might be able to increase this number somewhat by taking more heavily weighted classes, or some schools give a 4.3 for an A+. My school weights lab sciences more. Some schools also used different systems - if you care that much, ask in guidance, and they will tell you. If you got an 800 SAT math, you will be able to handle it once you know how your school's system works.</p>

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<p>Given all this information where should I apply.....</p>

<p>(only New England Schools)</p>

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<p>How'd you get a B+ in Band? That's like an auto A class anywhere.</p>

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<p>you mentioned an interest in liberal arts colleges, and your academic interests seem to tend more towards english/history/musical theater (?). maybe hampshire as a reach? but they don't have varsity football.</p>

<p>bard, too, would be good I think. if the hudson valley is close enough to new england. also a reach.</p>

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<p>k bud thanks for the input
new england school ideas?</p>

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<p>ooohh sorry, the "k bud was not for you nonsponte, that was for the llpitch comment</p>

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<p>hampshire seems like a good idea, but I've heard that the student body would be a little too artsy for me...</p>

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<p>IMX, that was uncalled for, many state and non-ivies are amazing schools this attitude that anything but an ivy is not "decent" is arrogant and snooty</p>

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<p>Try applying to schools that look more wholistically (search in forum) some schools crunch numbers really hard (NYU) while others don't (Chicago). Try to leverage your football/theatre well and get some damn good recs.</p>

<p>i have a feeling you'll be fine. You seem to come off as a real leader to me, and that transcends beyond college. :) Good luck.</p>

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<p>If every adult who had some C's and a whole lot of B's decided to give up on being extremely successful in life, then there would be many top achievers who never would have made it.</p>

<p>Getting into a top school is a pretty wonderful accomplishment, and those who achieve it deserve to be proud. On the other hand, many people who went to top schools are employed by people who went to mediocre schools. It's true. I certainly wouldn't aim for academic mediocrity, but if you are struggling with it I think it might be nice for you to know that with a lot of chutzpah (sp?) and hard work you can still reach the top in many fields.</p>

<p>You can get a fantastic education almost anywhere if you apply yourself (and if you have caught the CC Ivy League bug, you can always aim for grad school).</p>

<p>B's and C's in honors and AP classes look better to adcoms than A's and B's in regular classes. Moving down to easier classes isn't good advice. Stay in with more competitive peers and in more challenging classes. Get your academic skills profesisonally diagnosed for the greatest chance of improvement, and consider taking a study skills course.</p>

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B's and C's in honors and AP classes look better to adcoms than A's and B's in regular classes

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Are you sure about that? IMHO, for all it matters, C's never look too hot on transcripts, even on honors programs.</p>