<p>I am currently a sophomore in Highschool, and I'm slowly starting to look more and more into college. The only problem is, I don't know where to start.
Here are some stats:
3.3 Weighted GPA
3.0 Unweighted GPA
I HAVE NOT TAKEN THE ACT. However, my "projected score" on the PACT was 30-33, for what its worth.
Currently have taken...
Honors: Geometry, Algebra 2, Triginometry, Band, Physical Science, Biology.
Advanced: Latin, Latin II, US History
College Prep: Religion (no honors option), English, J.R.O.T.C (again no honors options)
I'm on course to take...
Honors analysis
AP Calculus
Honors Latin 3 and 4
More Honors band
College prep core classes again (english, religion, jrotc)</p>
<p>E.Cs
2 years of football so far, planning on four years of football
Co-Commander of JROTC drill team
Many hours of community service through school (Atleast 80 hours)</p>
<p>Some Special things...
School record holding weightlifter
Played in the 11-12th grade band since freshman year.
Section leader of 11-12th grade band this year, and most likely throughout the next two years.
Nominated for the Minnesota Embassadors of Music tour of Europe.
Many time "Superior" rating in Solo/Ensemble competition.</p>
<p>Regarding my GPA, I know its not amazing, but I don't think its too bad. I failed a lot of classes before high school, and my freshman year I had an average of 2.7. My sophmore year has been a great improvement, my average this year is 3.5. (!!!!) </p>
<p>If you have any schools that I should look for, especially ones that I have a really good chance of getting into, please let me know.
Thanks so much!</p>
<p>P.S No decision on major yet. Or even much thought. :/</p>
<p>walk before you run. Read thru a good book or two on college admissions so you understand the variety of college types out there, the financial aid process, how college make admission decisions, and the concept of finding the right type(s) for you (also called “fit”). One good book is “Admission Matters”. There are many others.</p>
<p>Right now it sounds like you only know about one side of the process, that colleges choose who they let enroll, so you’re getting concerned about where you will be accepted without giving any thought to the other factors that are important. You’ll make a much better decision once you understand the whole process (which includes a serious discussion with your folks about what they can afford, once they’ve filled out a sample FAFSA and seen what colleges will expect them to pay).</p>
<p>Well you’re a bit early in the game. But that’s a good thing. Now you can focus on raising your GPA!
A few tips:
Study HARD for the SAT and ACT. Unfortunately colleges really take those scores into consideration!!
Do anything to raise your GPA
Volunteer, start an organization, join clubs, stand out! Do something that you enjoy and makes you UNIQUE!
Discover what you truly enjoy and challenges you. Not sure if you’re a STEM/Literature person? Take some courses, participate in events, join clubs, etc. Maybe you’ll discover your right or left brain is stronger. This will really help you decide on your intended major. </p>
<p>As for colleges go, choose a location that you really love and feel comfortable in. Schedule campus tours and visits. If you choose to be an English major, pick a good college with a strong english department. If you want to be an engineer, consider a noteworthy engineering program.
Take time to really develop your strengths and recognize your weaknesses. Everything will fall right into place Good luck!</p>
<p>Yes, work on that GPA. It’s much more important than football for admissions.</p>
<p>If you can, take more APs during your junior year so you can bump your GPA. senior year GPA doesn’t make much difference since you’re applying in the fall/winter.</p>
<p>Also, ask your parents how much they’ll spend on college each year. That may largely determine where you should apply.</p>
<p>Yes, talk to your parents about what the price limits are*. Then run the net price calculators on various college web sites to see what financial aid will be like. If the net price is too high on need-based financial aid alone, you need to check for large enough merit scholarships.</p>
<p>Loans beyond Stafford loans are generally considered not a good idea.</p>
<p>*A realistic maximum student contribution is no more than about $8,500 per year – $5,500 from Stafford loan and $3,000 from work earnings. You may or may not be comfortable with that amount; if not, use a smaller amount. Add that amount to what your parents say they will contribute (actual family contribution) to get the actual price limit.</p>
<p>I am in minnesota right now but really planning on going out of state. Also, right now I’m going to a 16k a year private high school, with no finacial aid.</p>
<p>I am in minnesota right now but really planning on going out of state. Also, right now I’m going to a 16k a year private high school, with no finacial aid.</p>
<p>So, ask your parents if that’s their budget for college or if they plan on paying more or less. Do you have younger siblings in private school?</p>
Good luck!</p>