<p>I woke up too late; I got less than mediocre grades on an extremely rigorous schedule. I'm in my first semester of junior year in high school (I go one of the top 5 best high schools in Georgia), so I still have a little room for change.</p>
<p>~End of sophomore year~
GT GPA: 3.56
UGA GPA: 3.45
NUMERIC AVERAGE: 90</p>
<p>I took two APs freshman year and one sophomore year, and all honors classes. This year I'm taking 4, and by senior year I'll have eleven or twelve, as well as a duel enrollment class.</p>
<p>~If I get straight As by the end of junior year (what will show on applications)~
GT GPA: 3.693
UGA GPA: 3.633</p>
<p>EXTRA CURRICULARS
Varsity cross country (4 years, leader)
JV lacrosse team captain (1 year)
Varsity lacrosse (3 years)
Key Club (Vice president)
Yearbook Club (2 years, design editor)
National Honors Society (1 year)</p>
<p>My question is, would a 3.6 GPA be enough to get into UGA or GT? At the college meetings, they said the average GPA was a 3.8 for UGA, and a 4.0 for Tech. But considering that's the average, half of the applicants are under those numbers, right? I'm willing to work as hard as necessary. I'm an excellent writer, so my essays might help; I know that's a big factor for Tech. I can also get strong recommendation letters, and am taking tutoring classes.</p>
<p>I don't know my major yet, but I'm definitely going down the medical route.</p>
<p>What SAT/ACT score do I need to compensate for my low GPA? What else can I do to better my chances for acceptance in either one of these schools in the spring of 2016? (My backup is Alabama, I know I can get in there)</p>
<p>You’re right, you do a have a little bit of room for improvement! This is a critical year! </p>
<p>You seem to be on the right track based on your class rigor with all your APs and dual enrollment. I like that your goal is to get all A’s as that will really motivate you. </p>
<p>To answer your question, a 3.6 will probably not be enough for UGA or Tech. By the time you apply to either school, the averages will be fairly higher. As for standardized test scores, always aim for 2000+ SAT or 30+ ACT. You still have plenty of time to get an ideal score since both schools superscore. For some people, SAT/ACT scores have made a difference between acceptance and rejection. </p>
<p>Also, if you are going the medical route, definitely look at UGA more than Tech (unless you are into medical engineering). </p>
Of course there is hope. We are talking about two schools. You have a better chance at UGA than GT, but apply to both anyway. You might get in. BUT then also apply to other schools which you are more certain to get admitted to. 'Bama is a good choice. Auburn might take you too.</p>
<p>However, remember this… you can always transfer to either UGA or GT if you do well at another college for two years. At that point your high school performance will be probably be totally irrelevant. Both UGA and GT are excellent schools, and GT in particular is among the best bargains in the country. If you really want a degree from one of them, then transfer after spending two years somewhere else.</p>
<p>@ally3007 I think Alabama, like you said, is probably a solid match and I don’t think you’ll have a problem getting admitted. Auburn is also a fairly easy school to get into (about a 70% acceptance rate).
Clemson and A&M are more difficult and you’re probably going to want to raise scores and GPA for both like you would for Tech or UGA.</p>
<p>Strive for straight A’s no matter what and there is no way to know whether you will or will not get accepted. Until you finish this semester and really this year and have standardized test scores you are too far away from being able to tell where you may or may not stand in the pack. </p>
<p>Aim for killer ACT/SAT scores and try to boost that GPA a bit and you should have a chance. For UGA, I recommend trying to get at least a 30 ACT or the SAT equivalent, as that’s around their competitive range. The higher the better really. You still have time to boost those scores as a junior, so I wouldn’t lose hope just yet. I know you mentioned AP scores, and just to throw it out there, 96% of GT’s admitted students last year took AP Calc… Might want to factor that one into your senior schedule. :)</p>
<p>Also I recommend doing early admission if you are worried about getting in next year, that way you should know by December if you get accepted, deferred, or rejected- then you can worry about applying to easier schools if necessary. Good luck!!</p>