Low GPA But Decent SAT Score...Do I Still Have a Chance?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>It would be great if you all would chance me. :)
I'm not applying until next year, but I want to get a head start.
I've got a low unweighted GPA, but my SAT score is pretty decent and I have many extracurriculars and clubs.</p>

<p>Asian Female, At one of the top three public high schools in Georgia.
SAT I Math: 690
SAT I Critical Reading: 720
SAT I Writing: 730</p>

<p>Total: 2140</p>

<p>SAT II Literature: 720
SAT II Chemistry: 670</p>

<p>GPA: Unweighted 3.63/Weighted 4.02
Top 15% of class</p>

<p>Courseload:</p>

<p>9th
Honors Lit
Honors Physical Science
Spanish II
Latin II
Geometry
Honors World Geography</p>

<p>10th
Honors World Lit
Honors World History
Honors Biology
Advanced Spanish III/IV (Honors)
Algebra II</p>

<p>11th
Honors American Lit
AP Spanish Language
AP US History
Honors Analysis (AP Credit)
Honors Chemistry</p>

<p>12th
AP Literature
AP Government
AP Macroeconomics
AP Art History
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB
AP Spanish Literature</p>

<p>EC's:
School Orchestra since 6th grade (now in high school's top orchestra-you have to get in by auditioning)
Habitat For Humanity 11th and 12th grade
Community Outreach since 9th grade
Academic Bowl since 10th grade (2nd highest team)
Softball 9th and 10th grade
Spanish Honor Society in 12th grade (already know I've been accepted)
Perform in a quartet at numerous events
Volunteer at nursing home
Over 180 community service hours accumulated</p>

<p>Two great recommendations from my counselor and AP Lit teacher (he's my homeroom teacher)</p>

<p>My other colleges I want to apply to are UNC-Chapel Hill, UGA, UF, Emory, and Duke. I know that some of them are reaches, but any feedback about which colleges are good for me would be great. Thanks for taking the time to chance me!</p>

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<p>Bump bump. Please guys, any feedback would be greatly appreciated. This is my dream school.</p>

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<p>The problem with these threads is that you are asking a bunch of people who don't really know one way or the other, and certainly have no input to the decision. It would be like asking a guy at a gas station whether your bank will approve your loan application. He has no idea. All he can do is think about his own loan application and tell you about that.</p>

<p>Even so, you seem like a sweet girl who wants some advice. My S was admitted to UVA out of state (also GA, as my handle implies), and that is my only qualification. In state, I think you would be in great shape. Out of state is a tough question, for UVA and UNC. My S's grades were a little lower, but his SATs were a little higher. I think your fall grades, with such a heavy AP load, will make the difference. If those grades are higher than your average, you should be in pretty good shape.</p>

<p>You should have no problem at UGA or UF. Emory seems likely also. Duke is a stretch (but you never know).</p>

<p>Good luck and don't stress over it. You will find the right place for you where you feel comfortable and are challenged. It will work out just fine.</p>