<p>I got a 2120 on the SAT, and a couple of 710's on the Lit and Math II subject tests, which I am happy with, but I only have a 3.3 GPA. The classes I have taken are pretty challenging though. I'm also a national Merit Scholar, and I'm interested in business. What are some schools I would be accepted into- I don't know how realistic they are, because I am always above the average SAT's but below the average GPA.</p>
<p>Im looking at BC, UPenn, Villanova, NYU, Santa Clara</p>
<p>Thanks</p>
<p>UPenn will be tough. High GPA is probably a requirement (or at least helpful). Check out Indiana, BU, Northeastern.</p>
<p>Wharton is a super high reach... I don't think you should apply there unless you have a hook.</p>
<p>BC is a match.</p>
<p>NYU Stern is a reach.</p>
<p>You do have some decent EC's, right? Don't apply to Penn unless you have something significant.</p>
<p>I think you should look into the schools listed by protege.</p>
<p>You are definitely in at Santa Clara. Villanova is possible, but not guaranteed. The others don't look so promising due to that GPA. </p>
<p>Is your GPA weighted or unweighted?</p>
<p>that GPA is unweighted, i think its more like 3.5 when it's weighted. my ec's are decent, mostly concentrated in sports, but they are fine. I know Wharton is a stretch, but I am using the common app and its a dream school, so I'm just gonna give it a shot. Thanks for the responses</p>
<p>PS- I do have an uncle who went to Upenn who is apparently a really active alum, and he is going to write me a letter, I don't know how much that will do though.</p>
<p>I'm also looking at American University and Claremont McKenna</p>
<p>Uncles don't count as legacies. Unless he's donating hundreds of thousands or millions of dollars, he won't have much pull.</p>
<p>Your GPA is just too low.</p>
<p>What is your class rank?</p>
<p>many colleges (like Yale and other ivies) wil put less emphasis on standardized test scores if the applicant's high school transcript is esp. strong (since the test is obviously an abhorration of their skills). However, as I quote Yale on ther FAQ online, "A very strong performance in a demanding college preparatory program may compensate for modest standardized test scores, but it is unlikely that high standardized test scores will persuade the admissions committee to disregard an undistinguished secondary-school record."</p>
<p>I don't know how rigorous your school/courseload is, but if it's tough then I'd say
BC- Reach
UPenn- Ridiculous Reach
Villanova- Match
NYU- Reach
Santa Clara-Safe Match</p>
<p>I'd suggest looking at some other schools. Your high SAT low GPA is attractive to large schools because they can afford to take a lower GPA kid in order to pad their stats. Normally for this type of profile I'd suggest a University of Michigan or a Case Western.</p>
<p>yeah, i knew all along upenn was a shot in the dark, but it would be incredible, so I'm giving it a shot.</p>
<p>what do you guys think about northeastern, maryland, university of washington?</p>
<p>THANKS FOR THE RESPONSES</p>