So freshmen and sophomore year were like the hardest of my life for personal issues but long story short ended those years with a cumulative GPA of 1.9…
- Junior year I got my life together and ended junior year with a 3.8 GPA so now my cumulative is 2.3, I did Running Start this year (senior) and current cumulative college GPA is a 3.95...
SAT: 1450
Reading: 750
Math: 700
- I applied to the University of Washington and mentioned these circumstances and I kind of want the band aid ripped off in terms of numerical stats.
SO what are my real chances here of getting not only into that school but others? I feel like my GPA shouldn’t be as low as it is, but that’s what appears on my transcript so I guess that’s it.
You show upward trend. You have a great test score. You have a story to tell. Apply liberally to schools you would like and can afford. It only takes one yes if you like the school and they all present unbelievable opportunities for a focused and appreciative student. Good luck.
It’s going to be really hard to predict anything. If they only look at your cumulative, you don’t need CollegeConfidential to tell you you’re toast. If they take into account special circumstances and what you’ve shown since, you have a shot. Did your counselor explain what happened to you in fr/soph year? However, keep in mind that large universities typically don’t have time to be holistic. They just look at GPA/rigor/test scores.
I would strongly advise you apply to Canadian schools such as UBC and Simon Fraser: they will only use your jr+sr GPA and test scores, discarding your fr/soph grades entirely. UBC and Simon Fraser are excellent and are fairly predictable, and it’s highly likely you’ll get in with a 3.88 jr/sr GPA and a 1450 you’re basically in for any major. (UBC is one of the top 3 universities in Canada. Kind of like getting into UMichigan or UC Berkeley).
Good holistic universities in your region would include Lewis&Clark, Whitman, USeattle, UPugetSound (except I think their best scholarships had a Dec 1 deadline).
I’m sure you heard the same message at the UW tour that I did. They are looking for a high cumulative GPA, board scores and a rigorous selection of courses. I remember hearing the AO talk about upward trends in grades being important. I don’t think any of us fellow students or parents can predict your chances of acceptance given your circumstances. If you are an in-State candidate, that will help as well as the rigor of the courses you took your junior and senior year and teacher recommendations. Good luck.