<p>No, University of Michigan admissions are tough out of state, and much of their decision is based on GPA. That would only work if the OP only did badly in 9th grade.</p>
<p>And the Canadian schools look more at GPA than the US ones do, I think. My understanding is that US schools will look more at the "whole person". </p>
<p>Cynd I agree Case Western is worthy of your consideration and quite likely to appreciate you. And it is, as Clevelanders say, on the "North Coast" :-)</p>
<p>Try some schools that are willing to take a risk. Reach schools maybe UChicago, Grinnell, Case, Reed -- all of them might be willing to consider a brilliant underachiever who is mature enough now to become an achiever. They are known to take chances on quirky kids. </p>
<p>There are tons of other schools that would most likely love to have you. St. Olaf might. Also look at schools like College of Wooster, Pacific Lutheran, Lewis and Clark, Kalamazoo, Beloit, etc.</p>
<p>I think that one option for you to explore would be Umass Amherst or Hampshire college: they are part of a 5-college consortium along with Amherst College, Mount Holyoke, and Smith. So you would have access to courses at Amherst College, for example, arguably the best small liberal arts school in the country. Umass actually also has some incredible faculty, and I think that if you approached them then they would let you work with them on research etc. One of my friends is going to Umass over University of Chicago because it is cheaper and she thinks she can create as good of an educational experience for herself. In addition, if you find that it doesn't work, then you can transfer out with a good college record and will have better chances for other universities.</p>
<p>Perhaps the Claremont college consortium would work the same. If you managed acceptance to one of them, you would also have a chance to take classes at Pomona, Harvey Mudd, Claremont Mckenna, etc. </p>
<p>I think that you definitely should apply to schools such as Duke and University of Chicago as well. I was admitted to U of C with a 3.34 gpa and 2340 SAT scores; they care less about statistics in their admissions than about essays and potential. Especially if you've been getting all A's at this point, they might think that you'll do well at Chicago. </p>
<p>Same goes with Reed- they pay far less attention to statistics and more to actual genius/creative potential than other colleges. </p>
<p>Have your guidance counselor explain your sophomore year. Also, you can take some courses in community college your senior year in things that you're interested in- for example, you can independently study calculus from now through the summer and continue with multivariable calculus in community college. I can recommend some good textbooks. You can take other classes there as well, ask your school if it's possible to arrange.
Over the summer you can take courses you're interested in at universities, if you can afford it. Then you'll have a record of "being able to do the work". Another option: self-study for AP exams next year, then if you decide to transfer out into a more selective college the year after your freshman year, you'll have a more solid high school record.</p>
<p>Lots of options, basically. Apply to UToronto and Mcgill, they may overlook your grades for your SAT scores.</p>
<p>feel free to pm me with questions</p>
<p>I think we need an official GPA and class rank to make any sort of real projection...</p>
<p>But here is a quick tip, use your smarts and get straight A's... It is easier said than done, but with a perfect score that is what colleges will expect.</p>
<p>I thought Canadian schools only look at 11th and 12th grade grades and test scores. Wouldn't that be a great option?</p>
<p>^^ That's definitely 100% true for domestic students. I'm not sure about Americans, though. If you apply with the same (retarded) online system we do (OUAC) then it is likely true as well.</p>
<p>Try the holistic top schools that look at the overall applicant and their essays instead of just their GPAs.</p>
<p>Such as:
Carnegie Mellon University
University of Chicago
Reed College</p>
<p>With a perfect, Imo you can get accepted nearly anywhere, try the UCs, Michigan, maybe a couple Ivy's. You'll probably get into at least one of them. I think a lot of people are underistimating the power of a perfect score.</p>
<p>hpandu, I think you are underestimating the power of GPA. I guess it all depends on the school, though.</p>
<p>Synd, I think you should look at Reed, as the others have suggested. They're an odd school; *Colleges That Change Lives<a href="CTCL">/I</a> says that the school is famous for taking students who performed poorly or were the odd duck academically and turning them into achievers. Most students do not know their GPAs until they graduate, and the average GPA is a 2.7 (rigorous academic program). Apparently this isn't a hindrance for Reed students who apply to other schools or apply for jobs, since people recognize what the Reed degree means.</p>
<p>I would definitely take a look at CTCL and pick some schools out of there. I myself have a 3.26 GPA and a 2210 on my SATs, some community service work, extracurriculars, etc and I got accepted to several colleges in CTCL (McDaniel, Goucher, College of Wooster, Ohio Wesleyan University). Most of these gave me good merit aid scholarships. If you (or anyone else, for that matter) would like to know where I was accepted and what kind of merit aid I received (because I was accepted at additional schools), I would be glad to tell you.</p>
<p>Wow, what a crazy situation.</p>
<p>yeah, like other people said, i've heard that it's practically dukes policy to accept all perfect scores.</p>
<p>From Reed's page <a href="http://web.reed.edu/registrar/forms/grades.pdf:%5B/url%5D">http://web.reed.edu/registrar/forms/grades.pdf:</a></p>
<p>
[quote]
The average GPA for all students in 2005-06 was 3.1 on a 4.0 scale. This figure has scarcely changed in the past 22 years. Reed has experienced little or no grade inflation. During that period, only five students have graduated from Reed with perfect 4.0 grade averages.</p>
<p>2005-06 graduating class
10% graduated with a GPA of 3.74 or higher
25% graduated with a GPA of 3.52 or higher
Average GPA--3.21
[/quote]
</p>
<p>Weird. I guess Loren Pope was lying then. (Or I remembered it completely incorrectly, but I could've sworn that's what he said).</p>
<p>You are in a similar situation as my son...finishing junior year with a bad GPA, good SAT scores (93rd percentile) and a few disciplinary issues at school. We are planning on sending him to boarding school for a post-grad year because his chances at even UMASS or Northeastern (traditionally "easy" to get into if you're from Boston) are slim....If, by chance, he is rejected at boarding schools, then he will do CityYear or some other program, take classes at community college, and try again. He is very smart, lazy academically, and was diagnosed with ADHD his sophomore year.....</p>
<p>There are state schools which automatically admit anyone with over certain ACT/SAT scores--Mizzou, Kansas and Arizona State stand out among many others. In addition, there are schools like Iowa which has a formula which, with a perfect SAT score, would leave you needing only to be in the Top 70% of your class for admission. Those aren't popular schools on CC, but they're quality schools where you can certainly get an excellent education if you want to--indeed, both Missouri and Iowa have specific programs which are in the Top 5 in the country (Missouri--journalism; Iowa--creative writing).</p>
<p>These could be absolute safe schools while you investigate others.</p>
<p>Good luck.</p>
<p>dadtimesthree- Approximately what ACT score is needed for admission into the state schools that you mentioned ? And how do I find out what other state schools have the same policy? I'm just wondering if you found this information by doing your own research, or if this information is posted on one site or in one book ?</p>
<p>By the way, my older daughter goes to Mizzou. She chose Mizzou because they guarantee admission into their law school, regardless of LSAT scores based on your stats and ACT score. Two years ago, that ACT only needed to be a 29, but now it is 31 ( she had a 31 anyway). She had a lot of choices for college, but she will graduate with far less debt than many of her friends at more highly ranked schools. I think she has had plenty of opportunities, including internships, but she is also the kind of person who will aggressively pursue those opportunities.</p>
<p>Given the truly frightening "rejection thread" on this board, I really think that smart kids need to expand their horizons beyond the Ivys and top LACs when considering schools.</p>
<p>Harvey Mudd has a lot of faith in SATs and doesn't put much stock in overall GPA. Try and ace some SAT IIs and you have a shot at the best science/technical undergraduate school in the world!</p>
<p>I'd suggest good colleges that for one reason or another seldom get 2400's:</p>
<p>Fordham U. </p>
<p>Clark U. (Worcester, MA)</p>
<p>Providence College</p>
<p>U of Iowa</p>
<p>Indiana U.</p>
<p>U of Oklahoma</p>
<p>Marquette U.</p>
<p>St. Louis U.</p>
<p>U. of Alabama</p>
<p>U. of Tennessee</p>
<p>U of Massachusetts</p>
<p>U. of Vermont</p>
<p>Ohio U.</p>
<p>U of Minnesota</p>
<p>U. of Colorado</p>
<p>U of New Mexico</p>
<p>Texas Christian U.</p>
<p>Southern Methodist U.</p>
<p>Louisiana State U.</p>
<p>U. of Nebraska</p>
<p>U. of Kentucky</p>
<p>Have worked at privates as well as public flagship. Yes, some schools don't see many perfect scores, but that does not mean automatic admission. The issue is proving that you are no longer an underachiever. That means better grades -and- more academic challenge. It is important that you take AP/honors courses to prove you can weather the transition to a more challenging academic environment. The suggestion of taking college courses is a good one. Some of the schools that are more forgiving of the underachiever profile (and I used to work for one) are looking for evidence of an intellectual life outside the classroom. You have not mentioned much about who you are as a person and what your personal interests are ... ? The good news is that your trend is upward and I do think that respectable schools will consider you, if you continue to build a successful academic record which is in line with the abilities indicated on your SAT scores.</p>
<p>McGill does not count freshman year, period. Weights heavily on junior/senior years' GPA, with emphasis on courses in area of study and APs, and SAT scores important. Requires SAT IIs. Does not require ECs except for scholarship.</p>