<p>Hey guys! I was wondering if colleges really do put more emphasis on Junior year. My UW GPA from freshmen and sophomore year is a 3.37, its not that great, and i should have been a little more serious. I took 2-3 honors classes freshmen year, and then 2 AP's 5-6 honors sophomore year. This year I'm taking 5 IB(college level) classes, 1 AP class, and 2 honors classes, and next semester its going to be 7 College level, and 1 honors.
Based on how I'm doing right now by the end of the year my UW GPA for junior year alone will be 3.63-3.75 depending on if i get 2 or 3 B's. My weighted will be 4.5-4.63 depending on how many B's i get.
I plan on getting at least a 1900+ on SAT's if not 2000+.
I'm also in IB idk if that helps.
Extracurriculars:
9th: soccer, indoor, outdoor; key club
10: XC(Capt), Indoor, outdoor; key club
11: XC(Capt), indoor(should be capt), outdoor(should be capt); key club, science honors society</p>
<p>I want to get into UMD or Penn State...does it look like its possible?</p>
<p>Although Junior year is said to be the most “important” year in terms of the college admissions process, I think that if you were to apply regular decision to those schools and illustrate a drastic increase in your gpa, then you’re good. Maybe try adding a few more EC’s , but other than that, you’re solid.
**Really STUDY for those standardized tests! You may expect a 1900+, but take it and get something lower (happened to me). STUDY! Good luck!</p>
<p>@carter001
Do you suggest i join some random clubs or activities? I am also going to start going back to Happy Helpers (its community service, helping the homeless, etc).
I took it in Oct and got a 1760, didn’t study for grammar at all and got a 550 on it. I found out all the things i needed to improve so at least i should get a 1900 next time.
Lastly if i apply for early decision, do you think i would have a higher chance
Thanks :)</p>
<p>Don’t join random clubs or activities; colleges see right through that. Instead, focus your time on just a few things and excel in them. That’s what colleges look for.</p>