How good are my chances?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Oregon
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<p>I'm applying to University of Portland, Northern Arizona, Arizona State, Humboldt and University of Oregon. U of O is my top choice. I live in Oregon, so they won't get out-of-state tuition from me and financial aid is of moderate concern.</p>

<p>I'm a senior in hs with a 3.15 or so at the end of my junior year. I got 650 in reading on the SAT, a 460 in math (awful, I know) and a 650 in writing. I want to major in journalism so I hope my good verbal skills will be considered to some extent. I've taken 5 AP classes and an english class offered through PSU. I've participated in at least one club every year of high school. I write for my school's newspaper and also helped develop the school website. I've spent a few hundred hours volunteering with various programs including the Red Cross. I'm also a Habitat for Humanity volunteer and I'm active student leader at Outdoor School.
I'm also 3/4 hispanic
My mom is freaking out and keeps saying I won't get into any colleges because of my grades, but I don't really believe her...How do you think my chances are? Any advice is also appreciated, thanks.</p>

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<p>You'll get in, a 3.15 GPA is nothing to be ashamed of. In fact, if you had a 3.25 you are automatically in. Plus you are in-state which helps. Hell, I have a 2.5 GPA with SATs 50 points higher than you and am out of state, if I have a chance, then no doubt you've got a good shot.</p>

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<p>Your chances for Humboldt look good as an out of state candidate. to get in you need :
Non-resident eligibility index: If you are neither a graduate of a California high school nor a resident of California for tuition purposes, you need a minimum index of 3502 (SAT) or 842 (ACT). (YOURS IS 3630; go to Humboldt</a> State University - Office of Admissions for more info)
U of O has an outstanding journalism dept. I would try to raise your GPA and go for that school.</p>