What are my chances (if any?)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a high school senior, who knows that she should have paid more attention in school, and also knows that I don't really have much of a chance anywhere... but... where do you guys think i could get into???</p>

<p>Here are my stats:</p>

<p>I am an African-American Female, and very good at writing essays</p>

<p>GPA
9th Grade - GPA=2.6
10th Grade - =2.5
11th Grade (New School, very hard grading scale) - =2.6
AP US History, with a 2 on the exam (i fell asleep...)
12th Grade (New School, easier grading scale) - =3.8</p>

<p>ExtraCurriculars
9th Grade - Bible Club, Drama (in 2 plays)
10th Grade - Drama, 30 hr/ week job
11th Grade - Drama, 25 hr/ week job (same job as 10th)
12th Grade - Drama (1 play so far), 25 hr/week job, some community service</p>

<p>SATs
1st Attempt 1050 -510 Math, 540 Verbal (i fell asleep during the test again)
2nd Attempt 1200 -570 Math, 630 Verbal (w/o prep classes)</p>

<p>And that's all i have so far yes i know it's awful... And i don't think girl scouts would count as an extracurricular activity, i quit back in 8th grade...</p>

<p>So Where (if anyplace) do you guys think I could get into???</p>

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<p>Good improvement on your SAT's! What are you interested in majoring in?</p>

<p>Any preference by state or region?</p>

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<p>I am going to major in computer science, or computer programming, or computer engineering... basicially anything computers. And anywhere in the US is fine as long as I can get accepted, EXCEPT for the northwest. I have issues with the northwest...</p>

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<p>I think you would do well at most any college, and I think you'll have no problem getting into most any school of your choice if you take the SATs again and improve a little more. Maybe one of those Princeton Review study books would help. The one I read helped improve my test-taking strategy. Plus, you seem willing to make good use of your time. Good luck!</p>

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<p>wow, that sounds so optimistic! for the past 2 years, all i've been told is that "i wont get into any college without 'community college' stamped to the name". Does anyone have any specific schools in mind?</p>

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<p>i think that you have a chance at some of the public schools, like try</p>

<p>University of Pittsburgh
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
Rutgers University</p>

<p>If you want private, try some of the lesser known LACs or universities...go to <a href="http://www.princetonreview.com%5B/url%5D"&gt;www.princetonreview.com&lt;/a> and research some schools that you like, and that you think you have a chance at...</p>

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<p>Look up Allegheny College while you are on PR, and look for similar colleges. Allegheny has a tremendous college science program - its one of the schools my son has applied to. You should also look at Rochester Institute of Technology - very good school, I think you would have a good chance. Being female will give you a bump up when applying to tech schools. I know these schools are in the NE, but I am familiar with them. If they look reasonable, you can look at similar ones. Also, U Pittsburgh that Neelesh mentions is a cool college - I like the campus and the Cathedral of Learning.</p>