| Like we have been saying on this thread, the quantity of ECs is not that important. It's the quality and the passion that really grab the adcom's attention. Figure out which EC is your passion and develop your essay around what you have gained from your involvement in that area. You will have the scores to get in anywhere you want to go, but the essay can really make the difference when you are being compared to others with similar scores.
As for your GPA, get extremely serious about raising it this fall!!!! Junior year can be one of the toughest for many students, and GPAs and class ranks do tend to shift more because of rigorous classes. Then, a lot of seniors will slack off their last year, and that will be to your advantage if you vow to really focus on the academics. Take the toughest course load available to you so that colleges will see that you are committed to a strong pre-college background.
I hope you will take the academic potential your test scores indicate and run with it! Don't waste your gifts! If your GPA doesn't match up with your SAT potential, colleges will not be impressed. You still have time to improve your grades. |