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Hanover, New Hampshire 03755-3529
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Old 07-10-2010, 12:45 PM   #1
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Any Hope??

SAT I (by section): Should I take it?
SAT IIs: I'm thinking about taking Math II and Biology
ACT: 34 (E: 32, M: 33, R: 36, S: 34, Essay: 9)
APs: Biology, US Gov't, US History,
GPA: 3.63 unweighted, 3.69 weighted
Rank:133/510

ECs: Tennis (Varsity), National Honor Society, Model United Nations (Public relations Lead), History Club (Secretary), Ping Pong Club (President), Student Council, Debate Team (Varsity), Science Olympiad, WSDP Student Run radio (Sports Director)

Job/Work Experience: ~10 hours a week at Papa Johns
Senior year classes:
AP Calculus AB
AP Psychology
AP English
Honors Physics
Honors Humanities I
Honors Philosophy
Honors International Relations
Volunteering: A lot through NHS, 30+ at a fitness center, 100+ hours at U of Michigan Health Center

State: Michigan
School Type: Public
Ethnicity: Multiracial (White/Indian(Asian))
Gender: Male

(The reason for my low grades is the fact that I got in a huge car accident the summer before junior year and was preoccupied and missed school due to surgeries and hospital stays. I hope to make this evident in my essays)
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Old 07-10-2010, 03:42 PM   #2
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I really have no idea. As you know, your grades are way too low, but you have extenuating circumstances. Have your guidance counselor explain those circumstances, apply, and pray the admissions officer is enjoying his or her day.

EDIT: No need to take the SAT I. Your 34 is fine.
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Old 07-10-2010, 03:53 PM   #3
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Thanks. Do you know how much weight the admissions officers put on the essay? I feel like my essay would help.
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Old 07-11-2010, 08:41 PM   #4
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You seem fine and considering the accident your GPA is good

you should ask your counselor/principal to attach an official note with your senior packet or transcript (whatever your school sends when you apply) that explains the state of events as DmouthGrad2014 said

also remember that its such a crapshoot so just hope and pray
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Old 07-16-2010, 10:57 PM   #5
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Will do, thanks! I'm asking my counselor to attach my hospital records.
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