Several college questions packed into one post

Applying to College
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<p>I am a rising senior with a few questions, that I probably should know already.
Don't usually like to start these threads, but I'm very curious about what colleges look for.</p>

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<li>Is it a problem that my grades have gone like this; 4.2/5, 4.6/5, 4.1/5 Freshman Sophomore and Junior years. Will colleges put weight on my sophomore year grades? I go to a competitive public school by the way.</li>
<li>Is it a problem that I only took one AP Class Junior year even though I plan on taking three next year? (My school starts allowing you starting Junior year).</li>
<li>How many recommendation letters, do most schools require, not including counselor rec letters? (top 100 schools)</li>
<li>are my extracurriculars adequate?</li>
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<p>Cross Country JV- 3 years
JV Tennis- 2 years
Make a Wish Club Vice president 3 years
Newspaper 2 years, and sports section editor 1 year.
National Honor Society 2 years
Student government- 2 years
Student Council Community Service Commitee head 1 year
National French Exam award winner, 5th and 6th nationally freshman and sophomore year, Chapter award winner junior year.
100 Hours of Service from Teen Trip (IMO not a bs trip)
Volunteered semi- regularly for the Democratic Office
Worked as a Teaching assistant at my Hebrew School-2 years
Member of a leadership Organization/Program that promotes cooperation between the Jewish and African American community.
top choice right now would be GW, with American, Boston University and Pitt also in the mix.</p>

<p>Thanks for your help</p>

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<p>any help?.;.</p>

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<p>Most schools want two reference letters. Do you have SAT or ACT scores to share? Can you give a general idea of where you live (do you offer those schools any geographic diversity)?</p>

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<p>Pennsylvania and just under 2000, but retaking once more in October.</p>

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<p>I don’t know about the GPA thing; it probably depends on the school.</p>

<p>ECs look good.</p>

<p>Recs- usually need 2</p>

<p>APs- if that’s what your school offers, it’s not your fault. It’s good you’re taking 3 next year. I only took 1 junior year also (and 1 sophomore year), but then did 5 senior year. Depends where you’re applying, but in general, no, they don’t require you to have taken more than 1 AP junior year or not admit you bc of that.</p>

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<p>last up 10 char.</p>