<p>Will an average SAT (2370) and flashing ECs (USABO, research papers, etc.) make up for my disgusting and repugnant unweighted GPA of 3.86 (if I apply after ED it should be around 3.88)? Or is my unweighted GPA simply so low that I will be automatically rejected from top colleges without further consideration? I'm rather stressed over this matter right now.</p>
<p>I think the SAT is above average, but that GPA is a little concerning. I think you should be good, though.</p>
<p>Only 2370 on your SAT? You have no chance of getting in anywhere, obviously.</p>
<p>/sarcasm</p>
<p>If you have a 3.88 and near perfect SATs and didn’t know that that is extremely competitive, you don’t deserve to go to a top school. Give yourself a break! You’ll do great!</p>
<p>(As you probably already know…)</p>
<p>Your SAT score is far above average for Princeton applicants, and your unweighted GPA (assuming it isn’t the product of a downward trend) is well within range for a competitive applicant.</p>
<p>I agree with silverturtle on this one, your GPA is suitable. When you DISGUSTING I thought I would see something much much lower… you don’t need to worry too much:P</p>
<p>At first I thought you were joking (average SAT?) because your GPA is definitely not disgusting. You also have to remember that class rank / percentile factors in (Is 3.86 in the top of your class?). Even if it isn’t, you still have a great chance! Don’t worry!</p>
<p>Basically, no. As everyone knows, GPA is one of the most important factors in admissions, and a disgusting one simply won’t cut it, no matter how impressive the applicant is otherwise.</p>
<p>Not saying that you’re otherwise impressive, but even if you were it wouldn’t rescue a disgusting GPA.</p>
<p>Lol, I looked at ur previous posts, and it seems as if u do things simply to get into top colleges. Well, I’m sure u’ll learn a lot through out high school. Jst enjoy life. I don’t know how cliched this is but, follow ur passion. Don’t do it for awards and for colleges.</p>