Please chance me one last time for UVA.

<p>So, I'm posting this for the last time as a senior, since my stats are pretty much done. Applying in state.</p>

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<li>GPA- 4.97 UW, 5.1 Weighted</li>
<li>Class Rank: Considering Freshman, Sophomore, and Junior years: 1st. Unfortunately, UVA looks at 1st semester senior year, where I have made a B, and will drop down to 2nd place.</li>
<li>SAT- 1860 (600M, 630CR, 630W). I know, the score is terrible :( . I'm making one last stab at it in October. 28 on ACT</li>
<li>SAT II- Chemistry-670, USH-740</li>
<li>APs so far- AP Chem-3, APUSH-4, AP Eng Lang-5</li>
<li>Extra curricular: Computer Club, Mu Alpha Theta, National Honor Society, Beta, Chess club, french club</li>
<li>Sports- Just karate, but I am at the 2nd degree black belt level. been doing this for 7 years.</li>
<li>Music- Piano, 6 years, advanced level</li>
<li>Ethnicity- Middle eastern mix, half lebanese, half armenian.</li>
<li>Languages spoken: 1st Arabic, 2nd Armenian, 3rd French, 4th English</li>
<li>Notable Awards: 2nd Place Virginia Junior Academy of Science</li>
<li>Community service: 60+hours</li>
<li>Completed an IT internship over the summer, paid</li>
<li>Completed non-profit work for VCU Arab Film Festival</li>
<li>Worked on non-profit site for Virginia Airport Operators Council</li>
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<p>good recs</p>

<p>thats about it. My parents have been beating on my for my SAT, i've taken it twice, and i'm stuck at 1860. Same deal with ACT, a 28. I know I desperately need to break 2000, which I hope I will in october. Other than that, what do you guys think?</p>

<p>Personally, I’d recommend this book: [Amazon.com:</a> Up Your Score (2011-2012 edition): The Underground Guide to the SAT (9780761158738): Larry Berger, Michael Colton, Manek Mistry, Paul Rossi, Workman Publishing: Books](<a href=“http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761158731/]Amazon.com:”>http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0761158731/)</p>

<p>Keep in mind that UVA focuses more on essays and GPA than test scores, so don’t freak out too much if your score doesn’t improve significantly.</p>

<p>I’ve gotten too many books already. using the official collegeboard book right now.
also, made a typo that it won’t let me edit. my UW gpa is 3.97, not 4.97</p>