Low GPA but high ACT score?

[ChrisF]

<p>Hey guys, so I was a slacker until this year. I managed to pull off a 92 for last 2 quarters (Something around a 87-88 for the year.) I just got my ACT score back, and to my surprise I received a 29 composite score with an hour of studying. I expect to have a 3.3GPA (87/100) when I begin to apply. I have had a very rigorous course load (Honors my entire high school career, 2 AP's this year and 2 next year with a non AP college course and possibly 1 honors course). </p>

<p>Will having a lower GPA but a higher ACT score look bad on my transcript? I have been told it makes me look like a smart but lazy student. Also, if my grades rise 2nd half of junior year and senior year, could this lessen the impact, if any? Thanks. </p>

[Erin_s_Dad]

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I was a slacker until this year

Will having a lower GPA but a higher ACT score look bad on my transcript? I have been told it makes me look like a smart but lazy student

Uh, yes. If you apply yourself you can probably increase your chances of getting into more select colleges.</p>