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Old 10-28-2009, 08:43 PM   #1
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Low GPA, can i get in?

White Male (TX)

GPA and Class Rank
4.01 W (~3.52UW, school doesnt do uw, i calculated myself, pretty sure its right)
137/957

Test Scores
ACT = 33 (31E 35M 32R 34S - 9E)

APs
AP World Hist, AP US Hist, AP Macroeconomics, AP Govt
AP Bio II
AP CalcBC
AP English Lang and Lit


Extra Curriculars
Red Cross Club Co-founder (Treasurer -> VP) - 9, 10, 11, 12
Jewish Youth Org (Treasurer) - 9, 10, 11, 12
Vehicle Enthusiasts Founder - 11, 12
National Honor Society - 9, 10, 11, 12
Math Honor Society - 12
Health Occupational Students of Am - 9, 10, 11, 12
Students taking action not drugs - 9, 10, 11
Varsity Swimming - 9, 10

Lots of work exp
~250 hrs community service
Participated in national leadership programs every summer through jewish youth organization
pretty solid essays (from my point of view)
good teacher recs. Had lots of family problems with sister attempting suicide multiple times in my 9th/10th grade years hurting my grades, counselor addressed it in letters of rec
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Old 10-29-2009, 07:26 PM   #2
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Definitely worth a shot. Apply.
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Old 11-03-2009, 09:05 PM   #3
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thanks! anymore?
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Old 11-04-2009, 06:58 AM   #4
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You have a legit reason for your not so great grades during the first two years - they're not going to penalize you for that.
I think you have a solid shot
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