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Old 10-10-2012, 01:05 AM   #1
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Poor GPA. What Colleges could I get into?

Here goes. (I omitted any "crap" classes like P.E.)
UW GPA: 3.19
W GPA- 3.35-3.4
UC GPA - 3.45

Freshman Year

Honors English B/B
Honors Geometry C/C
Honors Global Studies/ Health B/A
Latin I B/B
Biology B/B
Debate A/B

Sophomore Year
English A/A
Chemistry B/B
AP World C/B
Latin II B/B
Algebra II B/B

Junior Year
Honors Precalculus B/C
AP Biology B/B
AP US History B/B
AP Human Geo B/B
Anatomy/ Physiology B/B
English A/B

Senior Year
AP Chemistry
AP Calculus AB
AP Government
AP Macroeconomics
Physics
English
Ceramics

In total I would have taken 12 AP/Honors classes
(8 AP Classes and 4 Honors)

Test Scores

SAT: 1970 (690 CR, 650 M, 630 W)
2010 (700 CR, 680 M, 630 W) (2nd time)
SAT II: 710 US History, 710 Biology

AP Tests
World History- 5
Biology- 3 (I cried when I saw this )
US History- 5
Human Geography -5

Extracurriculars: Volunteer at the Science Museum (since 8th grade), Vice President of UNICEF club on campus (elected position), played violin for 10 years, Chemistry tutor, Junior Varsity swim team captain, coordinator for woman's self defense clinic in our community, started the INTERACT club on campus, VBS volunteer for 3 years at church, Went to Burkina Faso on a volunteer trip (programs for kids, set up health clinics, etc. )
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Old 10-10-2012, 01:25 AM   #2
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Lol don't worry about the Biology score, I was ready to kill my chem teacher after I got a 4. Someone ended up suing her the next year so it's all good =.=

Your GPA and SAT score is not good enough for the ivys but still very good. I'd apply to schools like UC Davis. You'd probably make it into schools from the top 30 down without trouble. Top 15-30 will be harder, but your Extracurriculars and AP classes will help.
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Old 10-10-2012, 01:31 AM   #3
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What state do you live in? What location are you interested in? What school size do you prefer? What are you planning on majoring in? What setting do you prefer (rural, suburban, city, etc.)? What can you afford?

We need more information before we could give suggestions.

As a rough estimate, I would say you have a shot at the top 30+ schools, but your "match" schools would be around the top 50-60 schools? Of course, this is just to give you an idea. Do not limit you choices or make a decision based on rank.
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Old 10-10-2012, 01:48 AM   #4
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I live in California (South Bay/Santa Cruz area) and I'm planning on majoring in Vet Sciences... I was looking into the Claremont Schools, the UC's, Villanova, and possibly some of the Sisters Colleges (as I am a a girl)

any feedback would be great!
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Old 10-11-2012, 04:35 AM   #5
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bumpp...................................
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Old 10-11-2012, 06:42 AM   #6
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Why would you not apply to Davis if you're interested in the Vet sciences.
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Old 10-11-2012, 10:22 AM   #7
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jacobjay's rough estimate sounds about right to me.
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Old 10-11-2012, 11:22 PM   #8
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@Wendeli, I am definitely applying to Davis.. lol. Just a little scared about my GPA and if its even a possibility, any other school suggestions?
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Old 10-13-2012, 02:19 PM   #9
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bumpp...................
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