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<p>I will be trying out for tennis in fall, because I have not played any sports due to lack of transportation. But now, my senior year I will be doing tennis, interact club, high q or debate. I plan on increasing my sat 200-300 points total, with the help of several books and full time commitment.</p>

<p>Overall, I am very dissapointed in my SAT due to my lack of enthusiasm. But will be retaking in October.
Writing: 500
Reading: 510
Math: 540
If my scores are not satisfactory, I will apply regular decision and take SAT for third time.</p>

<p>International Studies is equivilant to IB courses. Our school will be explaining our situation on each transcript.
Hn=Honors
IS=International Studies</p>

<p>9th Grade: Algebra I, Art I, English I Hn International Studies, Geometry Hn IS, Health/Pe, Earth Environmental Sci Hn IS, Spanish III Hn IS, World History Hn IS</p>

<p>10th Grade: Algebra II HN IS, Civics & Econ HN, Educ media/library science, English II Hn IS, Biology HN IS, Digital comm, Spanish IV HN IS, World History AP</p>

<p>11th Grade: Anatomy and Pysiology HN, Journalism, Spanish V AP, US History AP, Yearbook, Biology II AP, English 11 AP, Precalculus HN, US History HN</p>

<p>12th grade(might have sceduling issues, but so far): 20th Century Topics, European History AP, Psychology AP, English 12 AP, Chemistry AP, Chemistry HN, Calculus A/B AP, Calculus B/C AP</p>

<p>GPA: 3.33 unweighted.
4.2 weighted.
Class RANK: 16 out of 254
(was a Junior Marshall)</p>

<p>I have taken or will take every tough AP/IS class possible at my school. I have worked to create a studious reputation in my school, and have always shared my culture with those around me through projects and reports. Hopefully my writing skills will help me formulate an excellent essay.</p>

<p>I am a first generation Indian who is trilingual at least. Learning Spanish in school as a fourth language. I have worked for my parents at their motel and store to earn cash.</p>

<p>Volunteer weekly at my church which is based on the idea: "In the joy of others lies our own."</p>

<p>120 Community service hours minimum for International Studies
Interact Club-10th Grade
Beta Club- 10th grade
National Honor Society- 11th grade+ 12th
High Q- 11th grade attended county competition our school came in second
Junior Council- 11th grade in charge of advertising</p>

<p>chosen Who's Who Among High School Students (twice)
Chosen to go to UNC Project Uplift</p>

<p>Could not participate in sports or clubs due to transportation issues, but became more involved once I drove.
I just want to know my chances at getting into UVA.</p>

<p>UNC- was chosen + attended Project Uplift(minority recruitment program)</p>

<p>Any suggestions for me? for schools?</p>

<p>I have two recommendations that atleasttwo amazing teachers will write me.</p>

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<p>Everything else looks good except your SAT score. Raise it up and then you will prolly have a good chance.</p>

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<p>i am out of state unfortunately. </p>

<p>even with a 3.33 gpa?</p>

<p>some people say its not bad with my AP's
but I am still concerned.</p>

<p>are there any schools that any one suggests?</p>

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<p>You're trying to get in through tennis? What are your awards and accomplishments?</p>

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<p>I have an IBMYP diploma?...</p>

<p>no i just want to play tennis</p>

<p>it is a hobby of mine that i have not been able to pursue.</p>

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<p>To be honest, IBMYP means very little as your AP/IB results matters most. Also, you won't be able to get into UVA with a 500+ score in each of your SAT section, especially because you're OOS. Try to increase those scores and take SAT II, as most applicants do so anyway.</p>

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<p>any other tips?..</p>

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<p>One tip is not to post here. This subforum is for students that will graduate from UVa in 2009.</p>

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<p>I'm trying to balance your background versus your low score and can't really give you an answer. If you only want to play tennis as a hobby, be forewarned. We have the best tennis team in the nation so even club tennis is very competitive.</p>

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<p>I just want to play tennis for fun. Just to add a bit of sports. Are there any success stories of a slightly above average student? Mind you, my school is a low scoring school in all aspects. SAT average is 1400.</p>