<p>I have taken the act and the sat and also 3 sat 2 subject tests in literature, physics and biology. Amusingly enough im applying to a really selective school, like 19% admission rate. I'd basically like advice and comments because im going crazy scrutinizing myself. A little about me i have a 3.65 unweighted and a 3.53 weighted on a 4.0 scale and i take mostly dual credit classes at a local university. I come from a school full of people who really dont care. I would say that there are about 30 students out of all 260 in my class that honestly care about going off to schools.But that's just based on what I've seen. Oh and i'm african american if my avatar didn't make that obvious lol, though I don't know how much that factors into scores or anything just saying for statistical purposes I guess. Thanks in advance and here are my scores:</p>
<p>Sat 1: Reading-570, Math-450, Writing, 610 and Sat 2: Literature-670, Biology E- 540, Physics-490</p>
<p>Act: Composite-25, English-32, Math-21, Reading-24, Science-22, English/Writing-29 and an 8 on the essay.</p>
<p>so basically i'm asking how I look based on my scores, rounded, lopsided, dumb, average, smart. Any advice helps thank you again
16 minutes ago - 4 days left to answer.</p>
<p>and also im a cheerleader and a clarinetist and president of my school's book club. I'm also in nhs and student council. but im only 24 out of 253 i think thats barely top 10% and i've applied to other schools and have been accepted so im not putting all my eggs in one basket just this super selective school is my first choice.</p>
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<p>For starters, how is your weighted GPA lower than your unweighted gap? Well you haven’t listed the school, so there isn’t much we can say at this time. Your scores on the Lit exam are good. Your overall sat score is pretty average, but being a women and african-american will give you a nice boost.</p>
<p>I don’t have enough information from you to judge.</p>
<p>SAT score is average and ACT is slightly above it.</p>
<p>Your main strength is in English and Reading. The Lit score is decent too. If you want a higher chance at anything id say just improve math if you can.</p>
<p>Well I already know I’m way below average of the school. I mean what are the chances of being really below average and getting into a super selective school and with math it’s a lost cause I come from a school with really unqualified teachers which is why I’m taking mostly college classes and sadly we only have 1 math teacher for pre cal so I’ve never had proper math training I guess</p>
<p>megall2- with a highly selective school, it is really hard to tell. You are not alone as many seniors (and their parents) are having to cope with what is basically unknown and not knowable at this time. Having below average scores of the students admitted can decrease admission chances, and you know that. However, if the school has a more holistic method of evaluating students, some of your other skills and EC’s stand in your favor. The school might need a clarinetist. They will also look at how you did in context to what is available to you, and that you challenged yourself beyond what is available at your school by taking dual credit classes. I would say you are in a similar situation as most seniors right now who are waiting and hoping.
It’s good that you are accepted into other schools, but it’s also possible that there are more schools you would like almost as much as your #1 school. There are colleges that are score optional, and posts here that list them. Perhaps some of them will be of interest to you. However, some of your scores are very good and show your strengths as well- clearly English, Writing, and Literature, so sending them may be to your advantage to schools that have a more holistic approach to admissions. It’s hard to tell, but asking on CC, or your guidance counselor about specific schools might help.
In the meantime, hang in there with the rest of the seniors who are anxiously waiting to hear.</p>