I have a terrible GPA, but please chance me

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<p>Hello. I want to major in computer science or something related to it at Georgia Tech, but my GPA is terrible, which I know is not good at all. I just finished my sophomore year, and here are my grades, all with the weight my high school adds, which is seven points for honors and AP classes:</p>

<p>Freshman year:</p>

<p>Comput/Modern Wrld - 94
General Health - 99
9th Lit/Comp H - 99
Biology H - 94
Acc IntegAdv Alg H - 89
French 2 - 83</p>

<p>Comput/Modern Wrld - 98
9th Lit/Comp H - 92
Biology H - 94
Acc IntegAdv Alg H - 103
Am Govt/Civics - 96
French 2 - 86</p>

<p>Sophomore year:</p>

<p>AP Computer Sci A - 90
10th Lit/Comp H - 89
Acc Integ Geom H - 88
Chemistry H - 82
AP World History - 94
French 3 H - 81</p>

<p>AP Computer Sci A - 94
10th Lit/Comp H - 90
Acc Integ Geom H - 87
Chemistry H - 87
AP World History - 94
French 3 H - 78</p>

<p>Yeah, it's pretty bad... My ECs aren't much better either. I'm in Beta, I go to nursing home every other week during the school year, and I will be the president of the Young Libertarians Club next semester. I live in Georgia and one of my brothers graduated at Georgia Tech. I honestly think my best chances are going to Kennesaw State or something and transferring, but I dunno. The classes I am taking next year are: AP Biology, AP US History, AP Lang, Honors Pre-Calculus, Physics, and I am taking a directed study on computer science and programming. In my senior year, I plan on doing joint enrollment like my older brothers did. I do not think I will be getting into NHS next year, though I believe I will be able to if I get better grades next year (I certainly will without French or Chemistry).</p>

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<p>OK… let me convert your GPA:</p>

<p>Comput/Modern Wrld - 94 (A)
General Health - 99 (A)
9th Lit/Comp H - 99 -7 = 92 (A)
Biology H - 94 - 7 = 84 (B)
Acc IntegAdv Alg H - 89 - 7 = 82 (B)
French 2 - 83 (B)
Comput/Modern Wrld - 98 (A)
9th Lit/Comp H - 92 -7 = 85 (B)
Biology H - 94 -7 = 87 (B)
Acc IntegAdv Alg H - 103 -7 = 96 (A)
Am Govt/Civics - 96 (A)
French 2 - 86 (B)</p>

<p>AP Computer Sci A - 90 -7 = 83 (B<em>)
10th Lit/Comp H - 89 -7 = 82 (B)
Acc Integ Geom H - 88 -7 = 81 (B)
Chemistry H - 82 -7 = 75 (C)
AP World History - 94 -7 = 87 (B</em>)
French 3 H - 81 -7 = 74 (C)
AP Computer Sci A - 94 -7 = 87 (B<em>)
10th Lit/Comp H - 90 -7 = 83 (B)
Acc Integ Geom H - 87 -7 = 80 (B)
Chemistry H - 87 -7 = 80 (B)
AP World History - 94 - 7 = 87 (B</em>)
French 3 H - 78 -7 = 71 (C)</p>

<p>UW GPA –> 6 A’s, 15 B’s, 3 C’s = 3.12
GT GPA (+0.5 for AP courses) = 3.20</p>

<p>Those scores are extremely low for GT. Generally, you want the UW GPA to be in the 3.65+ to be competitive. The average admitted student this year had a 3.92 GPA (average freshman for Fall 2010 has a 3.89 GPA). The good news is that you have 3 semesters of grades left. Earn a 4.0 each semester and score high on your SAT’s, and you have a chance. </p>

<p>But, you’re right, your best bet right now looks like a transfer into Tech. There are several schools in Georgia that have guaranteed transfer programs with Tech.</p>

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<p>Alright, thanks man.</p>

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<p>bump</p>

<p>bumpblox</p>

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<p>I dont know about your gpa, but for GT you should have a 1900+ SAT score. So try to bring up your GPA and start studying for your SAT’s.</p>

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<p>I’ve done fairly well on my PSATs if that is some kind of indicator of how well I can do on the SATs. I got a 190 or so in my freshman year, and 214 this past year.</p>

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<p>bump</p>

<p>bumpblox</p>

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<p>bumping for chance</p>

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<p>GT is big on stats, so an SAT score like the PSAT score will give you a great shot. I think you’re in despite the grades…which really aren’t that bad.</p>

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<p>GT has stated in the past that their weigh GPA more than SAT. Even with a 2400 SAT, a 3.12 would be a tough sale, and not a “great shot”.</p>

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<p>buuuuuuuump</p>

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