What are my chances to Michigan State University?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi Everybody!</p>

<p>With fall approaching, the time to start applying to colleges is getting closer and closer. The closer it gets, the more worried I'm getting. When I toured MSU, I fell in love with the campus and the social science department. Anyways here are my stats:</p>

<p>-Asian Male
-First generation student
-3.3 GPA (Weighted)
-21 ACT (retaking it soon)
-State level swimmer for both High school & Club (Year round swimmer for 8 years)
-McDonald's Crew Member
- 1 AP (Environmental)
-18 college credits (Both AP & community college)
-Ranked 141 out of 585
-Qualified for In-state tuition</p>

<p>9th Grade- GPA- 3.5 (1st sem/2nd sem)
- English 9 (A-/A-)
- Biology (B+/B)
- Global History (A-/B+)
-Algebra (B+/B)
-Health/Gym (B+/A)
-Keyboarding/Business Foundations (A/A)</p>

<p>10th Grade- GPA- 3.4
-Chemistry (B-/B)
-English 10 (A-/A)
-Geometry (B+/B)
-US History (A/B+)
-Info Tech (B+)
-Finance & Banking (B- )
-Spanish (B+/B)</p>

<p>11th Grade- GPA- 3.3
-Algebra 2 (B/C+)
-English 11 (A-/A-)
-AP Environmental Science (B-/B)
-Economics (A-)</p>

<p>I took 5 community college classes as part of dual enrollment during my junior year:
-Spanish (A-)
-International Business (A)
-College Success Skills (B+)
-Finance (B+)
-Astronomy (A)</p>

<p>12th Grade Schedule (Subject to change)
-Calculus
-English 12
-AP Government</p>

<p>Community College classes
-Criminal Justice
-Philosophy
-Marketing
-Economics
-Spanish
-Statistics</p>

<p>From what I read on MSU's admissions website, MSU recalculates GPA with just core classes. If that's the case, will I get in with a recalculated GPA?</p>

<p>Thank you all so much!!
I apologize for the lengthy post, I wanted to be thorough.
I know I do not have any extra curriculars beside swim and work, as well as the downward GPA trend, but MSU is my dream school.
Should I ask my coach for a letter of recommendation or should I stick with teachers?
Is there a chance or a glimmer of hope? Should I even bother applying?</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Of course you should apply! You said you qualify for in-state tuition, so I’m assuming you’re in-state, which will definitely help you in admissions. I think you’ll have a decent shot if you can raise your test scores a tad (aim at for a 23). You seem to be successful in your college classes and that is definitely a plus. I’m not really familiar with how MSU calculates GPA, but its possible if you found that on their website. It would be your best bet to email admissions about this (plus, it connects you with admissions reps which is always good!). I think asking your coach for a recommendation would be great for your application, especially if you think it will be a great one. Best of luck to you!</p>