Low GPA but high ACT score?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I was wondering if anyone can tell me what types of schools I can get into with a 3.5 UW gpa (around 3.9/4.0W)… but with a 34 on the ACT.
I have many ECs (clubs, volunteers, track/xc, internship, school volunteer - consistent as well) and have taken AP/Honors throughout high school.
I got all Bs freshman and B/A sophomore… junior year was really good though! So I have been improving.

So what do you guys think about these schools: USC, UCSB, Indiana University, U of Miami (FL), UVA, NYU, U Michigan, or anything else you think of.

EVERY response appreciated!! Thank you.

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IU-Bloomington: Safety
UCSB: Low match/Match (UCs discard freshman year)
UMI: Reach
USC: Match
U Miami: Match
UVA: High match
NYU: Match/High match

You want additional suggestions? For these we need at least prospective majors, budget, geographical preferences (you seem to prefer large schools)…

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Bloomington: Safety
UCSB: Match
UMI: Low Reach
USC: Low Reach
U Miami: Match
UVA: Low Reach
NYU: Match/High Match

Consider possible applying to some more UC’s for good measure like UC Irvine, Davis, and San Diego.

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thank you so much!!

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Your admission possibilities are far greater if the classes you have taken are among the most rigorous in your school. If you do not have a substantial number of honors or AP classes, then I would consider NYU, UVA, USC, and Michigan to be reaches.