Important-Chances in getting into UNiversity of Miami

Applying to College
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<p>I'm looking to attend the University of Miami but I'm not to sure of my chances and have been kind of freaking out.</p>

<p>Currently I am an uprising senior. I'm not sure if this would help improve my chances but the state I live in runs on a 7 point grading scale. I have been attending a middle college since my Junior year (school for only juniors and seniors, 120 student). Currently I have 10 honor credits one AP (English 11) credit and 3 college credits. Unfortunately I don't know my GPA for my last semester of my junior year, but my GPA after my first semester was 3.6 unweighted and 4.4 weighted. I had straight A's last semester so I'm sure my GPA is a bit higher now. I'd like to apply using early action but I'm a bit apprehensive because I'm not sure if the college classes I plan to take next semester will show up (they'd look at lot better on my application) which would really help since I'm pretty sure I did bad on my SAT (Was sick for the whole week...so couldn't concentrate let alone think). I participated in model congress and was the service learning ambassador for my team and rank in the top 10 percent in my class.</p>

<p>I'd like to also know my chances of getting a good scholarship and financial aid...schools is a lot of money. </p>

<p>I would really appreciate some advice as well as know if I have a chance in getting in or not.<br>
Thank-you!</p>

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<p>UMiami doesn’t really care about your SAT score as much as your GPA and your activities. As long as it’s over 1900s, I’m sure you’ll have a great chance for the acceptance. </p>

<p>UMiami is also into ranking systems (more than 70% of accepted students are in top 10%), so keep the competition.</p>

<p>Most importantly, show who you truly are-- show the school that you are unique and passionate.</p>

<p>For scholarships, you have to have over 1400+ SAT (Reading+Math), but I was offered with 1280 so don’t stress to much about it.</p>

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<p>Thank you! As I thought I did really bad on my SAT. I’m going to take it again in Oct and will do my best to aim for a 1900+. I’m going to try and visit the campus and talk to some people (If I can) as well as write an excellent essay, I’ve heard that the essay is an extremely important factor. Hopefully everything will go well.</p>

<p>I’d also like some more feedback from others if that’s not to much to ask…</p>