<p>I am originally from the UK, but I graduated from high school in Dubai.
I had a disastrous freshman year, although it improved later, my GPA is only 2.23.
SATs are 490 for Math, 540 for Reading and 520 for Writing.
I passed my IB last summer and am currently taking a gap year, working as a teaching assistant in an elementary school. My EC's include saxophone, guitar and voice lessons. Habitat for Humanity as an upperclassman and Cross Country and Softball. I am not looking for financial aid. I've applied to University of Arizona, Syracuse University, Ithaca College, University of Washington and St Michael's College. I was accepted to University of Hartford. I am looking to be undecided, but most likely I am going to major in History. What are my chances of getting in to any of these and I would be grateful for any other school suggestions. Thank you.</p>
<p>The low GPA will probably hurt you… American Universities don’t really consider the IB Diploma… I know some people will disagree with me, but American unis like APs SATs SATIIs TOEFL and all other American credentials</p>
<p>Actually most colleges view IB above AP because while you can take max maybe 5 AP classes you can take 7-8 IB classes a year.</p>
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<p>Actually, at most schools that offer so many, people can take up to 7 APs in a year and self-study some others.</p>
<p>True it is possible, but with scheduling it is quite impossible that just because there are seven periods in a day that an AP class will be open every period.</p>