Schools that really like Extra curriculars, Course rigor, and Awards

<p>Perhaps an initial stint at one of the satellite campuses of a reputed university before transferring to their main campus might be a feasible option. </p>

<p>Does your high school transcript display both unweighted and weighted GPA? Some high schools’ transcripts show only weighted GPA. Some universities recalculate GPAs (Michigan, Chicago etc.), while some don’t (Pittsburgh, Miami etc). </p>

<p>With the high rigor of your coursework, and with excellent ECs, your best bet would be to:</p>

<p>(i) improve your SAT/ACT scores - you still have time!
(ii) Get high scores (4s & 5s) in your upcoming APs
(iii) Apply to either satellite campuses of ‘reach’ Universities, or colleges that consider weighted GPA mainly, and take a more holistic admissions approach.
(iv) Reach out to admission counselors of colleges of your interest, and who are assigned to your city/region; they may advocate on your behalf, since they may have better info about your high school’s rigor & caliber. </p>

<p>Good luck.</p>