Low GPA, Okay ACT.... What are the chances?

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<p>I finally found my unweighted GPA the other day and it doesn't look too good for me from here =( ....</p>

<p>Grade: Senior (class of 2011)
Race: Sri Lankan (Asian Minority)
Rank: 28/600 (Top 5%)
GPA: 3.69 Unweighed/3.92 Weighed
School/Class Type: Public/Mostly Competitive
SAT: 1800 (620 M, 580 CR, 600 W) [retaking october]
ACT: 31
SAT II Subject Tests: 650 (Math Level 2), 620 (US History)
AP: 4's and 3's (US History, English Literature, English Language, World History)
Extra-Curriculars: Business Professionals Of America (Vice President), JSA (Founder of chapter), National Honor Society, Aerospace Club (Founder), Math Club, Chess Club, Student Council (Community Service Chair), Asian-American Students Association (historian), Youth Leadership Organization (President/Founder), Intern with FUNCEDESCRI Organization (Raise money for malnourished countries like Guatemala), Varsity Cross Country, Varsity Soccer (Captain), Athletes for Literacy (Go to local elementary schools and read books to the children)
Honors/Awards: Nominated to join the National Youth Leadership Forum on National Defense, Participated and Nominated in NASA Texas Aerospace Scholars Program, AP Scholar, Honor Roll, 2nd Place BPA Regionals for Video Production/Financial Math, 6th Place UIL Academics Competition District for Social Studies and Current Events
Community Service: Volunteer with JPS Health Network Hospital, Carter Bloodcare Blood Drives, and Public Library (350+ Hours and counting)
Senior Courseload: AP Biology, AP Physics C, AP Calculus AB & BC (block class), AP Government, AP Macroeconomics, Engineering Design, Soccer, Independent Study in AP Microeconomics
Possible Hooks: First Generation College Student</p>

<p>I would greatly appreciate any feedback. I am first generation college student so this is a pretty big deal for my family and I!</p>

<p>Thank You!</p>

<p>Schools I am applying to:
Texas A&M
The University of Texas at Austin
Southern Methodist University (SMU)
American University
University of Virginia
Boston University
Fordham University
Syracuse University
George Washington University
Georgetown University</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>how is an unweighted 3.7 gpa low?</p>

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<p>I cannot say about the colleges you listed since I do not know about them, but certainly your SAT II is holding you back. your GPA is about ok.</p>

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<p>Also you might need one more SAT II </p>

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<p>Your GPA is not low. -.-</p>

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<p>^^ lol I was referring to my unweighted gpa as low is it not?</p>