Hello. I’ve had a rough high school. Extremely rough.
I have a 3.3 weighted GPA at the moment and I’m ending my first semester of junior year with a 3.8/4.0 (finals are ending this week). I’m doing alright in my AP classes, but I could be doing a lot better. I’m currently taking 5 AP classes. With that said, I’m basically getting all B’s in them this semester. Bad, I know, right? I’ve struggled with depression ever since Freshman year and it keeps getting worse and worse for me, almost to the point where I decided to cross the line. I don’t have professional help and while I people say I need some, I can manage. The thing that bothers me is my future. I am worried to death. Absolute death. My SAT score is a 2050 and my ACT score is a 36 (not bad I guess). Some people told me I have a chance and others have told me I’m downright done for and that I’m better off applying to community college. I have one semester to prove myself, and I swore to myself I would not F-up this upcoming semester. I do have a good lot of motivation to prove to people (and myself) that I can do it, but the end result is what worries me the most. I want to apply and attend UCSD. It’s an extremely competitive school, I know. I do have a good lot of extracurricular activities as well as being a professional musician (I’m writing an album as of now that will be released by a major label). But is it enough? Is anything I do enough to get in? I want to know so I can start looking at other colleges (UCD, UCI, UCR are also very viable options to me) and try to situate this ditch I’ve dug myself in. I’ve always tried being on top of school, but personal problems have always interfered. I hope I can explain these mishaps in my college app, otherwise I’m truly done for. Thank you in advance.
Well I think your ACT scores are phenomenal- it depends on if UCSD really values standardized testing. I heard that they really value the personal statements, so put a lottt of effort on the essays and on one explain your situation and your grades. Be careful not to whine or blame anyone; just explain what you’re going through. If your recs hold up and your ecs are legit, you can make it imo. Make sure they know you if there’s any way you can- maybe visit multiple times, get to know the dean of admissions if possible, do a program if its not too late. Something to show that you’re committed. Gl.