Two C's in High school. 3.5 GPA. Help.

<p>So the title says it all.
Is this too low for BU and Brandeis? </p>

<p>Note that for Brandeis I will be submitting a portfolio (an essay + 1 extra teacher rec) instead of my SAT (new option) plus an art portfolio as a supplement. My teacher recommended me to send in an art port. </p>

<p>For BU, I unfortunately have to send in my SAT scores. :( (they are very low. please keep that in mind).</p>

<p>Any hope?</p>