Rising senior, Upward Trend

<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: College of Arts and Science or Undecided</p>

<p>Freshman: 2.65
Sophomore: 2.66
Junior 3.53 (Current Cum. 2.95)</p>

<p><strong>Lets say hypothetically the first semester my senior year I get a 3.80+ with 3 APs and an honors class what would my chances be for the schools below</strong></p>

<p>ACT: 27</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 basketball, Club ice hockey, eBay powerseller, jv lacrosse, and 250+ hours of community service.</p>

<p>Do I have a chance?</p>

<p>…anyone?</p>

<p>Which school at SU are you planning on applying to? major?</p>

<p>Are you attempting an ED app?</p>

<p>Do you need FA?</p>

<p>I was planning to apply undeclared to the college of arts and sciences. Im not sure if I would do early decision. Does financial aid affect the admissions decision?</p>