Low GPA and High SAT. School suggestions?

College Search & Selection
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<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>Grade: Junior, and I'm an IB diploma candidate
Sex: Female
Race: African-American
Location: US, DC metro area</p>

<p>Scores:
My GPA's throughout the years:
9th- W:3.29. UW: 2.88
10th- W: 3.38. UW: 3.0
11th 1st semester: W: 3.43. UW: 2.42</p>

<p>PSAT: 176
SAT:I took it a few weeks ago, but I'm hoping to ultimately get around 2100</p>

<p>AP/IB scores: None so far, but I'm taking these classes
AP Lang
AP Euro
AP Spanish
IB Biology SL
IB Math SL
IB World Religions SL</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Speech and Debate (9,10,11, maybe next year)
Track and Field (10, probably not worth listing)
Black Student Association (9,10,11,12)
String Ensemble (9,10,possibly 12)
Student Ambassador (not a big deal, just helping out at open houses and hosting 8th grade shadows)
Hospital Volunteering (Starting next week, I'm planning to continue until at least August)
I might be getting a job this summer too</p>

<p>I don't have any fancy awards or anything stellar. Prestigious schools have always interested me, but I don't think I have the stats to get in. I want to be more unique and stand out more on my apps next year, but I'm not sure how. Any suggestions for me?</p>

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<p>You are showing a downward trend. Is there a legit reason for it ?..If you get 2100 on the SAT you should be good for University of Delaware, UMass, etc.</p>

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<p>If you get a good SAT, then there are a number of schools that will accept you. However, do you have financial need or will your parents pay all college costs? Your GPA may keep you out of the schools that give the best aid.</p>

<p>For instance, the above recommended OOS publics would be pricey and not likely give you much aid.</p>

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<p>@Xtreme power I have depression but I don’t think that would get me anywhere.</p>

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<p>I’m not sure, my parents keep on saying not to worry about the costs.</p>

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<p>^^
If your parents are affluent (very high income) then super! If they’re not, then try to sit down with them and get a figure from them. They may be fine with paying $60k per year, or they may only be able to pay $40k per year or less.</p>