Very scared about my transcript for college.

Applying to College
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<p>My guidance counselor handed out my high schools general profile, with a breakdown my senior class's GPA class rank, and average SAT scores. Unfortunately, due to my slacker ways, and super procrastination, and often not doing my homework in freshman and sophomore years, my GPA is low. I have a 3.22 right now, which is in the 6th decile of my class, which I believe means I'm in the top 60%. That is very bad... and I'm scared I won't make it to what, most people consider, the easier schools such as Umass Amherst, Uconn, Stony Brook University, and such. My safeties will have to be schools such as assumption, bentley, and wentworth.</p>

<p>My school, Winchester, is known to be one of the best towns in Massachusetts. This is due to the better teacher quality, and the student being more prepared for college. I get more homework than the average student. I would say, if I did quality work, it would average me about 3-4 hours a night. </p>

<p>With this being said, my SAT scores are slightly higher than the average of the class's before me. I scored an 1880 on my SATs, but I really feel I can score a 2000 easily, since I have actually prepped this time around.</p>

<p>I take mostly honors courses, and a few APs, and it seems like every year there is that one class that I really stuggle badly in and get a C, which really obliterates my GPA. My freshman GPA through senior GPA looks like a 3.06, 3.14, 3.44, and then projected this year a 3.8-4.0. Every year it seems, I unfortunately have the hardest teachers: the ones who grade really hard, and give out a ton of homework. </p>

<p>I've really hit my stride this year. I've been doing all my homework and studying for tests. I also work 20 hours a week, and have a hectic schedule.</p>

<p>Would my recent upward raise be good enough for even state schools? Am I stressing out just from the college process, or do I have a legitimate reason to be worried?</p>

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<p>I mean yeah 60% needs some work because colleges want to see that you're at least in the top half of your class. High SAT score balances out a low GPA with some schools, so you can either entirely focus on that or your essays. Nothing else I can say, just gotta work hard and see if you can get to 50%.</p>

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<p>Hey, we live really close to each other. lol.</p>

<p>ANYWAY - the fact that you have an upward trend will help you. Colleges love to see that.</p>

<p>I had nearly identical stats (and the same trend) and got into UMass Amherst (and got a scholarship, that was cool), UConn (Storrs campus), Worcester Polytechnic Institute, American University, York College of PA, Mercyhurst College, Ohio University, Hofstra, Rhode Island College, and Simmons College.</p>

<p>Colleges, especially local ones, are familiar with how tough your school is, so don't worry too too much about the rank. Obviously you want to get it up, but don't have a heart attack.</p>

<p>Good luck!</p>