<p>So i have a 3.1 GPA, at a pretty rigorous private prep school, and a 34 on the ACT with writing. My extracurriculars are also pretty strong, 300+ comm serve hours, eagle scout, yearbook, varsity wrestling and football, piano. I'm also taking a couple AP's. I'm worried my college admissions are going to be dragged down by my GPA, I'm looking at places like UNC, Wake Forest, USC, and UVA.</p>
<p>I think you should look into less competitive schools unless your GPA makes a big jump. Unfortunately schools look at it carefully.</p>
<p>if you want to improve your gpa, I would recommend taking extra classes on virtual school or taking dual enrollment classes (at a local college)</p>