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Old 11-05-2009, 07:43 PM   #1
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Chance me?

With the entire situation in CA right now (budget cuts, education cuts, everything...) I'm kind of worried about where I'd be getting in. I have some pretty low scores but I have no idea if I even have a chance anymore. I'm looking for a major in bio, psych, or journalism.

Gender: F
Location: San Jose, CA
College Class Year: 2014
High School: Public
High School Type: rarely sends grads to top schools
Will apply for financial aid: Yes

Academics:

GPA - Unweighted: 3.40
GPA - Weighted: 3.50
Class Rank: top 25%

Scores:
(THIS WAS THE 3RD AND FINAL TIME)
SAT I Math: 460 (oh god)
SAT I Critical Reading: 540
SAT I Writing: 550
SAT II Literature: 490
SAT II Biology - E: 600

Extracurriculars:

Significant Extracurriculars: Link Leader Elite, Co-founded webzine (2004-2007)
Leadership positions: Co-Founder of webzine, Columnist/Editor of school newspaper
Volunteer/Service Work: Aids Walk (5 years), 150 hours at local library, volunteered at school library
Honors and Awards: Honor Roll (10th)
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Old 11-05-2009, 08:38 PM   #2
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Your extracurriculars are really good. However, your GPA and SAT scores are considered low (especially your SAT math and SAT II literature). Write awesome personal statements and I say you have a chance.
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