Need a sense of direction

College Search & Selection
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<p>Hello,</p>

<p>I am relatively new here and I was aware that this is one of the best places to come for help. Essentially, I was always a low- to mid-90s student until I got very depressed for about 70% of last year (sophomore year). My high school overall gpa is probably about a 91 (give or take a half a point). I am sure, in this sort of community, I am below average. However, I am confident, based on PSAT scores and the belief that I will improve a bit, that I can get anywhere from a 2000+ on my SAT. I am aware that my sophomore year struck a decent blow, so I am looking for a range of schools that I should aim for. I have several solid extracurriculars and I excel in computer science (my planned major). I was hoping to be able to get about a 95 through this year, but my depression was a major factor in stopping those odds. </p>

<p>I don't mean to be too long-winded in this, so if there is anything else you would like to know, feel free to ask.</p>

<p>Thanks for any assistance.</p>

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<p>First of all, relax. You will be in fine shape to get into many outstanding colleges. The most important thing is to get the help you need to stay healthy. </p>

<p>I don’t know what type of school you want so think about your financial situation (talk to your parents) think about if you want a large/small/midsize school, if you want a real technical engineering school or a broader school, where you want to go to college (part of country/rural/suburban/urban), and any other parameters that are important to you. If you don’t know then visit some different types of schools to see what feels right to you.</p>