<p>I'm a junior male from TN (class of 2010) and I have my heart set on a school in either VA or SC; ideally UVA.</p>
<p>I suppose I am what one would call "naturally intelligent"; sorry if that comes off as arrogant but my brother was an overachiever, so I assume I have those capabilities.
The problem: I was a severe slacker in my early years and have been trying very hard this year to recover. Any advice is very helpful. My family is in the "upper-middle class" range, the perfect spot to be screwed over by the FAFSA but not so well-off that we can afford full tuition, so any scholarships would be great as well.</p>
<p>So, if you would, please go through and review my stats. Answer my questions if you have a helpful answer and give me the hard truth about my chances of admission, please.</p>
<p>The Nitty-Gritty:
Academics:
-GPA: 3.7 weighted (I realize this is pathetic, freshman/sophomore years were a waste)
-Class rank: My school doesn't rank; I would put myself in the top 20 of my class of ~100
-Curriculum: planning to take 4 years French/English/Math/Lab Science/Social Studies; Bible is a required elective and I've had other electives every year
2 APs junior year, planning to take 3 APs next year (my school is very limited academically, I take honors and "advanced" when available. Do those even show up in transcripts?)</p>
<p>Scores:
-No ACT or SAT yet; I scored a 214 on the PSAT (highest in my school, right on the line for National Merit Semifinalist qualifying in Tennessee so we'll see next September. Does UVa offer scholarships or even better chances for finalists?)</p>
<p>Extracurricular/other (can someone help with what to even include?):
-Christian Literature Club (treasurer)
-Chem Club
-Chess Club
-15 hours of service/year (required by school)
-annual mission trip to French Canada with my school's French program in which I lead worship (not included in required service)
-swimming for 8 years, 2006-2008 high school swimmer, I also swim on a club team which practices every night so that takes up a good chunk of time
-part of Duke's Talent Identification Program in 7th grade, scored a 1050 on the SAT (520 math/530 verbal)
-nationally ranked in the French Grand Concours</p>
<p>Intended major: Economics with an English minor (The plan is to go on to law school)</p>
<p>So, do I have a chance or should I stick to Clemson/a lower-caliber Virginia school? Or even lower than that? Thanks.</p>