What Do Colleges Think When They See An Applicant With A High SAT Score And A Low GPA

Applying to College
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<p>I kind of fit into that category, My ACT is really above average but my GPA is low. Also I think my essays are pretty well written. Would they just assume I'm smart but I just dont apply myself in school? And how would that affect my chances at getting accepted</p>

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<p>Unless you attend an extremely competitive HS, then yes.</p>

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<p>What do you mean by “low” GPA, OP?</p>

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<p>Have a read here:</p>

<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/885784-smart-slacker-kid-not-accepted-thread.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/parents-forum/885784-smart-slacker-kid-not-accepted-thread.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Basically, the selective colleges will find it difficult to admit students like this. However, certainly all isn’t lost. Best of luck to you at whatever college you attend.</p>