Rising Junior, Low GPA, Strong Upward Trend

Colleges and Universities A-Z Drexel University
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<p>I'm a current junior at a prep school in SE PA. I have some extenuating circumstances and my grades suffered until this year. I will address that in my college essay. Do I have a chance?</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>Other Schools Im Considering:
Delaware
Temple
Pitt
PSU (Summer Session)
Fairfield
Hofstra
Purdue
Syracuse
RIT
Boston University</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>laxdude- I think a lot will depend upon how you do in the SAT/ACT. If you score very well, Drexel may accept you despite the low GPA. Good luck.</p>

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<p>My son had similar grades as you, doing much better in Junior and Senior years. By the end of first semester senior year, his unweighted GPA was 3.0. His combined SAT score was 1860 and he had many EC’s. He was accepted at Drexel and Temple, but rejected at Delaware. In the end, he is going to the University of San Francisco. I think your upward trend bodes well, based on our experience. Hope this helps. Good luck.</p>

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<p>I got a 27 on my ACT, do I have a good shot if I do well on my finals and senior year?</p>