I’m going on a few college tours this summer, so if anyone could tell me what caliber of school I can hope to get into, that would be super helpful. A ballpark selectivity rate would be helpful as well. Thanks!
Academics:
-I am just ending my freshman year, and still have finals so grades aren’t completely closed. Current uw gpa is only about a 3.66 and w gpa is only about a 4.04.
-I took 3 honors classes freshman year. I am signed up for 1 pre-AP, 3 honors, and 1 AP (Bio) for next year.
-I plan on taking the Bio and/or Math 1 SAT 2 next spring.
-No recognitions or awards thus far.
EC’s:
-I was a member of a club this year, and am going to run it from next year until I graduate.
-I was on JV Track this past spring, no recognitions or awards thus far. I plan on joining the team every year.
-I am going to join either Soccer or XC in the fall, and either Swim Team or Indoor Track in the winter.
-Minimal volunteer hours, nothing huge or super stand-out.
I forgot to mention that I also plan on joining my school’s Math Team next year.
It’s hard to say for sure without knowing your SAT or ACT. And anything could happen in the next three years!
So far, I think you’re on track for a good school. Probably not an Ivy League school or one that’s similar in caliber, but you could probably get into a good state university or private school. I hate to discourage you, because you still have plenty of time to improve your profile.
Things you could do: Improve that GPA, get a 33+ on ACT (not as familiar with SAT sorry), take as many honors/APs as possible, do more volunteering, strengthen extracurriculars, rock your SAT subject tests, and follow a passion to stand out. Good luck!
College tours already? Do you have an older sibling and you’re tagging along? Otherwise, it’s way too early. Use the next 18 months to get a handle on what you are interested in academically and professionally. Read the college guides (like Fiske) to see what kind of schools sound most appealing and have the kinds of majors you might want. Have the money talk with your parents so you develop some expectations that are realistic around what is affordable. And, as pineapple86 suggested, get your own credentials shaped up (without regard to what school they might get you into: The reward for a good education is that, when you are done, you are educated.)
Once you’ve done the background work, your college visits will be much more productive - you will know yourself better and therefore know a ‘good fit’ when you see it. And things that are a good fit right now may be less so by the time you are applying in your senior year.