<p>Dear CC,</p>
<p>Though I have tapped into every resource of advice I can think of (counselors, professors, friends, College Prow13r, Cappex). Every resource except College Confidential. I've read a lot of forums here, and you all seem to give pretty solid advice. But my question today is this: do I have a shot (or could have a shot) at any of the universities below. I'll apply regardless, but if there is anything at all I can do to solidify my chances of going--I'll do it.</p>
<p>Background:</p>
<p>I am a current Santa Monica College student, hoping to transfer to one of the following universities in the Fall of 2014, by descending preference:</p>
<ol>
<li>Hamilton</li>
<li>Wesleyan University.</li>
<li>Middlebury College</li>
<li>New York University</li>
<li>Oberlin College</li>
<li>The College of William & Mary</li>
<li>University of Michigan</li>
<li>University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill</li>
<li>University of Southern California
10.University of Virginia</li>
<li>Loyola Mary Mount University</li>
</ol>
<p>My GPA will be low by the application deadlines (2.86). Projected GPA will be 3.2+. At that time, I will have completed 60+ units towards an AA-T degree (transfer, basically), as well as the general recs for an English major. </p>
<p>Additional Info:</p>
<p>-I have three different academic advisors (two English teachers and one Science teacher) writing recs on my behalf. </p>
<p>-Due to the way SMC works, however, I still have yet to acquire a counselor's needed recommendation.</p>
<p>-Extracurriculars: student government, designed an iPhone app for our school cafeteria</p>
<p>-I own my own business</p>
<p>Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!</p>