<p>Well freshman year of HS my GPA was 3.1 uw and 3.25 w. Sophomore year it was 3.43 uw and 3.57 w. This year as of now on pace for 3.2 uw and 3.35 w which is pathetic. I take all regular classes but honors pre calc and honors chem. My grades now B in honors Chem, B in Gym cause of failed boating test but looking to bring up to A, High C in spanish trying to bring it to B, B in history, chance to bring it to A, B in english, B in Pre Calc, A in elec music and it is almost end of semester. 2nd semester I take two comp electives which should be A's and history and if B at the least my final GPA would be 3.2. If I get C to B in spanish, B to A in gym, maybe A in 2nd semester history or A in history this nine weeks or possibly both could range from 3.3-3.6 uw. I am doing awful this year, and need some tips and advice. What do I do?????? My main problem is I get too distracted by twitter and facebook and spend more time on those than on my studies and school work. What should I do to limit it?</p>
<p>I am considering going to Duquesne University for college and want to attend that. What can I do to give me best chance to get in Duquesne? Taking SAT’s Jan then in spring.</p>
<p>You already know the problem and the solution so what else can we tell you? </p>
<p>Check the Common Data Set for Duquesne (google it) and check Section C to see how your stats compare to those of admitted students. </p>
<p>And practice for the SAT. It can make a big difference. Figure out how the timing works for you. Know your weakest areas and figure out what you need to do better there. You can buy books of old tests from the College Board (yes, actual tests) to practice on. Students who take it ‘cold’ are just penalizing themselves needlessly.</p>