What GPA & SAT/ACT scores do I need?

Pre-College Issues High School Life
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<p>So I have attended a Science Technology Engineering and Math magnet high school for the last 4 years. I am the first graduating class as it is a new school, but they did not offer any ap classes. I did however take 5 years of Spanish, as well as 4 years of math (I got up to MV Calculus) and science with many math and science based electives. </p>

<p>I am an Eagle Scout who is still active in my troop. I have done piano for 10 years. I played tennis, golf, and soccer for 4 years recreationaly because my school didn't have sports. I was in ASB for all 4 years, as well as the Robotics team and Math team. I had 400 hours of community service and was active in my church youth group.</p>

<p>I didn't list my GPA or ACT/SAT for a reason. This is because I have been struggling with crohn's disease for almost all of my life and my grades and tests are not very good due to all of the school I have missed over the last several years. I plan to write my college essay about how much I have overcome and what I have learned from my condition. My goal is to attend either Stanfor or MIT to study math or computer science.</p>

<p>Will these schools give me a break because of my condition? Under the circumstances, what GPA and ACT/SAT scores would I need to be competitive for either of those schools?</p>

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<p>I think the medical condition gives your GPA some slack.</p>

<p>However, your ACT/SAT should be close to the target for MIT and Stanford. I realize that you may have lost study time and perhaps, even certain testing dates, due to your condition, but it is still a one day thing when compared to a long-term illness.</p>

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<p>if u got no ap classes u chances gonna be low</p>

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<p>I have to disagree with omgbaby.
If your high school did not offer any AP classes, admissions will take that into consideration. I mean, you can’t take a class that just isn’t there. As for your SAT/ACT scores, I agree with JuniorMint. You still want to aim for the scores that are in the ranges of what they accept. Usually at least 2000+ on the SAT. </p>

<p>I’m sure you can do it! You seem very determined and more than capable! :slight_smile: Good luck!!</p>