<p>I never truly understood the importance of education at the beginning of my highschool career. I know that it's sad, but it's true. I underwent a lot of personal emotional and family troubles but this is not an excuse for anything. My freshman and sophomore year I attended a very competitive and well-known private highschool. Instead of making the most of the education I was so lucky to get, I spent more effort on my looks and my social life. I ended my sophomore year with a 2.4. Not even remotely close to what any college is looking for. I ended up switching schools in the summer of my sophomore and junior year. I spent my junior year at a local public high school. I was only able to raise my GPA up to a 2.8. I was hoping to atleast break into the 3's. On my act I got a 25. I'm planning on retaking it and on my recent practice exams I have been getting 28s. I'm a nationally ranked pianist and I have many community service hours. I've played four varsity sports in higschool.
I guess my worst fear right now is that no college will want me. I know I'lll probably have a hard time even making it into any state schools at this point. I just want to know your opinion or any other suggestions.
Thank you.</p>
<p>If you apply to the right school & explain your newfound motivation well in your application, I’m sure you have a shot. Apply to 5 or so places, & if you don’t get in the first round it’s not a huge deal to take a gap year or semester & get some job experience in! What schools are you looking at?</p>