low GPA high SAT.. any chance for good univ

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<p>*hello~ (my first post!)</p>

<p>I’m also in same situation…
I have an average weighted GPA something around 3.8/3.9 (not including my junior year)
but currently, my junior year GPA is VERY VERY bad…
I have taken 5 AP classes so far and all honors classes (not one single regular class)
I plant to take 3 APs my senior year with ONE regular class
Im planning on getting at least a 2200 on the SAT
I havent taken any SAT IIs yet…</p>

<p>Any hope? *</p>

<p>I think you need to start a new thread…</p>

<p>What is your GPA for this year and what is your new cum GPA? Your listed cum GPA doesn’t include your junior year. And, what IS your junior year GPA?</p>

<p>I have to tell you…schools heavily LOOK at junior year grades. Senior grades don’t count much for admittance. </p>

<p>What did you get on your PSAT?</p>

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<p>Ben H. Park, a 3.98 GPA is seen as excellent as long as your one B is in an AP class, and not some regular class. My friend got into Standford U with a 3.98. Colleges basically look at it as a 4.0 so you have nothing to worry about.</p>

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<p>Most colleges look at the grades of your applied major (unless you apply undeclared). However, you should atleast do well to an extent in all your other classes.</p>

<p>Colleges recalculate gpa throught their own formula etc.</p>

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<p>Honestly, since you’re International it’s going to be difficult. I think you can get into a top 100 school nonetheless.</p>

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<p>When applying to college, most admissions officials look at the cGPA, not just your major (Which would be really wierd because a lot of people would end up getting in where they didn’t fill the averages of GPA/SAT)
Your SAT is okay, but not great, especially since you’re in int.</p>

<p>I would say that you have to bulk up to the EC’s, get REALLY good Teacher Rec’s, and also write some awe-inspiring Essays to get into a “good” (meaning Tier 1) school.</p>

<p>If you’re shooting for like Tier 3 or something, I think you’d be good just because of the fact that they search for diversity.</p>

<p>Best of luck:)</p>

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<p>same situation here, 3.2uw/4.1w gpa, 1420/2120 sat, not sure what colleges might think about low gpa but high-ish sat??</p>

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<p>^Some schools don’t care whether it’s W or UW.</p>

<p>UVA takes whatever GPA is given to them and does not recalculate (My school sends weighted).</p>

<p>Your W GPA is very high so definitely look into those schools.</p>

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<p>xdance: *same situation here, 3.2uw/4.1w gpa, 1420/2120 sat, not sure what colleges might think about low gpa but high-ish sat?? *</p>

<p>Are you an int’l? What schools are you considering? What is your likely major?</p>

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<p>Question.</p>

<p>My GPA is around 3.5 unweighted. I’m a junior, taken the SAT’s once (got a 2170 with self-practicing for only 1 week prior to the test, so I think I can def’ boost it). 800 CR, 690 M, 680 W.</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting into a top 20 college? </p>

<p>I’m also interested in NYU…so what are my chances of getting in there? I have average EC.</p>

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<p>low gpa, high sat (2180) and ap 3x(5)</p>

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<p>hey im trying to get into ut-austin but im not sure if i qualify. i got a 1920 SAT(680 CR, 580 M, 660 W) and a 27 ACT score. i have 130 hours of community service. im balck if that helps.</p>

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<p>80% isn’t even a 2.5… I have an 85% GPA but that’s considered a 2.42. :frowning: An 80% is about a 2.0-2.1, so I would be worried if I were you.
The only thing that’s going to save me during college admissions is my 31 ACT and personal statements/essays.</p>