What do you think my chances are?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of Virginia
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<p>I've been reading through some of the chances threads and I got pretty worried. It seems like a lot of qualified people are applying to UVa. I thought I had a pretty solid application before except my GPA, but now I'm not sure. I'd be so grateful if somebody would tell me what they think my chances are. Thanks.</p>

<p>First generation college student</p>

<p>Out of State- New Jersey</p>

<p>GPA- 89.6 weighted (I think thats a 3.5?) but i've been improving. My mid year GPA was 100.6 weighted</p>

<p>AP courses (all senior year)
Statistics
Art Studio
Psychology</p>

<p>SATs- 800M, 690CR, 680W
750BioM, 710MathII</p>

<p>ECs-
1.)Ecology Club; Founder/President; (11-12); 2/40
2.)Self-trained Contortion; Teacher/Pupil; (10-12); 10/52
3.)SEAC; Morris County Coordinator; (11-12); 5/52
4.)PETA; Member; (9-12); 3/52
5.)Meadowlands Environment Center; Intern; (11-12); 8/40
6.)National Art Honor Society; President; (11-12); 8/40
7.)Varsity Fencing; Women's Foil Captain(11-12) ; (10-12); 15/12 </p>

<p>Essays- pretty good I think
1. how a painting changed my art style
2. a fanciful story about how I was like a dandelion
3. how I saved a mouse</p>

<p>sent in art supplement- My art teacher says that it was the best in the school, but it honestly wasn't too stellar. I'd say I'm above average.</p>

<p>Just tell me what you honestly think.</p>

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<p>you have good SATs, but your problem is twofold.</p>

<p>1) you've only taken 3 APs (this doesn't matter if your school doesn't have a lot of classes, but considering the ones you took were stat, art studio, and psychology, i'm assuming your school does have a lot)</p>

<p>2) Unless your GPA puts you at the very top of your class, an 89 GPA is not good - ESPECIALLY when you're taking regular classes.</p>

<p>i don't think you have that great of a shot</p>

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<p>my first wo years is what really dragged my gpa down. I've been a lot more academic and active in junior and senior year. Would they take that into account?
Thanks for giving me a thorough answer btw.</p>

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<p>I'd say a lot is riding on your recommendations because if they can change the admissions officers' minds about your academic achievements and potential, then you have a much better chance. The upward trend definitely won't work against you, but I'm just warning you that there are some VERY qualified OOS candidates. You need a good hook to shine above them.</p>

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<p>hm.. I hope they see something they really like. Ah well, virginia is my reach school anyways so its not too unsettling for me.</p>

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<p>hm, one more question. How do you think my ECs rank against other OOS?</p>

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<p>zafoafo,</p>

<p>do you mind if i ask what high school you go to? i'm from around the meadowlands (i saw in ur ECs). If you go to one of a few certain schools, I would say your chances are much better than we've been making you believe.</p>

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<p>I go to the Academy for Mathematics, Science, and Engineering. A mouthful, I know. Its a small magnet school and we do pretty well. I think the daily record said we had the 3rd highest SAT scores in NJ.</p>

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<p>First generation will definitely help you.</p>