<p>I’d highly recommend retaking your SATs. If you can raise it to a 1200/1800 or higher, it would definately help you for most of these schools that require the SAT to be submitted. I’d also suggest that you go into detail about your “successful” business, especially if you are planning on majoring in a business-related field. And ABSOLUTELY explain why you had poor grades your first semester. Some schools are more lenient than others, but regardless, making a note of that can only help your resume.</p>