<p>I don't have that great of a GPA, on a 5.0 scale, 4.0 and 3.4 unweighted...</p>
<p>But I take AP and honors classes for every class and next year will be taking post secondary option for multivariable calculus and linear algebra...
i have a lot of musical extracurriculars, volunteer hours, and i have research
my SAT score is ok and my ACT is about the same. 2290 34. </p>
<p>will it hurt my application a lot if im looking at preprofeesional-med progs/premed or BME at schools like rice, case, washU, and nw?</p>
<p>GPA itself isn’t really important. Colleges put much more emphasis on the actual letter grades you recieve for each class. A B in an honors class looks better than an A in a college prep class, even though it hurts your unweighted GPA. What’s most important to top colleges is that you challenege yourself and dedicate yourself. They are looking more for hard workers than perfect grades. That being said, taking 10 AP courses and getting Cs is not advisable. :)</p>
<p>If it makes you feel better, your SAT score is much higher than mine and ACT score is the same and I got into MIT. So, your scores and grades are competitive enough for the top schools.</p>
<p>The overall grades you get in high school is much more important than SAT grades because they show consistency and effort. Anyone can cram and do really well on one-shot tests, but it requires a lot of determination to keep up your GPA over 3-4 years. I wouldn’t say just because you have a slightly lower GPA you’re hopeless. Afterall, it all depends on the whole “package.” Your SAT scores are high, and I’m assuming your extracurriculars are plenty. Just explain what your GPA isn’t as great, get good recs, and write a good essay.</p>
<p>Overall, I’d say you still have a chance at the schools you’re considering.</p>