My chances of getting in for Computer Science

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Hi I currently have an

Unweighted GPA: 3.89
Weighted GPA: 4.05
SAT: 670 English, 790 Math
I have currently taken 6 AP’s
AP Chemistry : 3
AP Comp SCi: 3
AP Psych: 4
AP Calc: 4
AP Micro: 5
Ap Macro: 5
I am planning on taking 5 more AP’s senior year
I have Mediocre EC’s and have some awards
What are my chances of getting into Purdue University for computer science. I live in Michigan

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I’d say Purdue is a solid match with a fairly good chance of admission. It’s not a reach and certainly not a safety.

Iirc, your metrics are slightly higher than CS recently, but they increase every year.

This is based on the info provided and assumes you’ve met all the standard criteria for coursework.

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Hey Rich,

I ended up getting a B in AP Computer Science and B in AP Calculus due to family issues will this reduce my chances of admission. Out of the 44 coursed I took I got B’s and B+'s in 4 of the courses. AP Calc and Comp sci are 2 of them. How can I communicate to colleges that the reason I got those B’s were because of family issues.

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Ask your guidance counselor to address the family issues in their LOR.

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I suppose it would technically reduce your chances compared to getting As. But I think your profile is quite strong with 4 Bs/3.89. My D had several Bs and a 3.8 and is entering her Senior year at Purdue.

I’m not sure I’d try to “explain” two Bs out of 40+ grades.