<p>Hi everybody, I'm currently a junior in high school and am just starting the whole college-thing. I just wanted to get a few opinions on whether or not I actually have a chance at Tulane, or if I should just cross it off my list now.</p>
<p>As of now...
GPA: 3.0 (by the time I graduate, I would have had: 2 AP's and 2 advanced courses)
SAT: 1270 (...hopefully will improve) SAT II Bio: 600
Great EC's- have been singing solo, and in a choir for over 8 years, leads in many plays, John's Hopkins CTY summer program for 4 years. Many clubs at school, and many community service hours
Will have great rec's and <em>hopefuly</em> a pretty amazing essay</p>
<p>...Looking at everything now, is it pretty obvious I don't have a shot? Or does anyone think that I may have a slight chance if I improve my SAT and GPA over the next year or so? </p>
<p>My personal opinion is that there is no reason for a junior to cross anything off their list. There is still a full calendar year to improve on everything. Try taking the ACT, as sometimes those who struggle with SAT find the ACT a better fit. Also, work work work for your GPA to go up. I can't evaluate how rigorous your course load is because I don't know what your high school is like, but make sure you take a good rigorous course load to prepare you for college. </p>
<p>You have great ECs and my opinion is that you do stand a chance at Tulane if you get the GPA and test scores up.</p>
<p>i think your gpa is where the problem lies...you can apply but at this point in time you won't get in unless they see something special about you</p>
<p>Most schools recalculate your gpa so it doesn't really matter cause everyones scale is different. I think you have a pretty good shot if you have good recs and amazing essays. If you could get up to like a 3.2 or 3.3 and you apply early I think you can get in.</p>