Rising Junior, Low GPA, Strong Upward Trend

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<p>I’m a current junior at a prep school in SE PA. I didn’t take school seriously until this year. I will address that in my college essay. Also, does BU have a form of GPA forgiveness, such as putting emphasis on my Junior and Senior Grades? Will they notice my upward trend, and will is sway them into a decision? </p>

<p>Applying: Undecided</p>

<p>Freshman: 2.65
Sophomore: 2.66
Junior (So Far) 3.71</p>

<p>My Cumulative GPA going into my senior year will be around 2.95-3.05 (Will continue getting good grades senior year)</p>

<p>Have not taken the SAT or ACT yet, my guidance counselor thinks i’ll do better on the ACT though. Because of my science and math grades.</p>

<p>PSAT: 187</p>

<p>Awards: 9th Grade Academic Achievement award in Programming, 10th grade JV hockey all star, JV hockey coaches award</p>

<p>Leadership: Head of Programming robotics team</p>

<p>ECs: FIRST Robotics, academic competition, March for Life club, varsity ice hockey, Theatre Society, stock market club, intramural soccer and volleyball, Club ice hockey, eBay powerseller, jv lacrosse, and 250+ hours of community service.</p>

<p>I also do have extenuating circumstances that my counselor knows of, from 9-10th grades.</p>

<p>Other Schools Im Considering:
Drexel
Temple
Pitt
PSU (Summer Session)
Fairfield
Hofstra
Purdue
Syracuse
RIT
Northeastern</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>it’s good that u have a rising GPA trend and I’m sure BU will take that in account when considering ur application. Make sure u keep getting good grades throughout senior year even in second semester. Your extracirriculars are strong, and at this rate, you have a decent chance of getting in. Also try doing something productive with your summer like getting a job or volunteering. Keep your head up and keep looking forward.</p>

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<p>Thanks for the response, I usually focus on my ebay buisness over the summer, however I may need to cut back my time on that and focus on prepping for the ACT and SAT</p>