Chance please. - Page 3

whatsgood · 07-14-2010, 10:08 AM

Princeton -mid reach
Stanford (EA probably, confused because it's not binding but "restrictive")-mid reach
Cornell-high match
UC Berkeley - match
Columbia - mid reach
Georgetown (EA) - match

Keasbey Nights · 07-14-2010, 07:47 PM

Solid test scores and school-related extracurrics. It appears to me that you haven't really done many significant activities outside of school, which will be a huge hindrance for you in admissions to top schools. I'm glad to see your upward trend, too, and that your 2.9 didn't adversely affect your overall GPA. It might still adversely affect you at schools that consider freshman year academics in their GPA calculations.

I think your chances are a bit less than a top candidate at top schools (not counting superhooked applicants), but that certainly shouldn't stop you from applying. Best of luck!

nitcomp · 07-15-2010, 11:13 AM

Amazing ACT score. Unbelievable.

Princeton and Stanford will be a mid reach for you. You have a good shot and you will definitely be considered (many dont even reach this stage).

Again your ACT score will help you immensely. The number of students with a 36 accepted in a few universties is DOUBLE the number the students accepted with a 35.

And do not worry about the 2.9. They ALWAYS see your trend. Improving trends are always promising.

Would you chance me back? : Chance an International (or National?)

Thanks!

Good luck!

crimsonuser · 08-10-2010, 07:54 PM

Hey thanks for the chance.

IMO, you have a great chance but Stanford and Princeton may be huge reaches, considering your low gpa (despite the upward trend and the fact that these schools don't count freshman gpa).

The fact that you're from a highly ranked school could possibly hurt you too because other people in your school may have equally as great EC's and better gpa than you.

Following that reason, Cornell and Columbia would also be reaches for you although not as big.

I could be wrong but good luck!

davidoga · 08-11-2010, 08:28 PM

Crimsonuser,

Thanks for the chance. However, according to CollegeTracker, the average high school GPA of the accepted student at Princeton is 3.88, and a 3.86 at Stanford. Same for Cornell and Columbia (maybe a little lower). I have a 3.8, which really isn't that much lower, and I think my 36 ACT could make up for it. Also, coming from a highly ranked school is a GOOD thing. That is why people want to go to them. Coming from a strong high school will explain a lack of high GPA, an explanation for good test scores, and pull weight with adcoms. In no way could it possibly be considered a BAD thing.

Thanks anyway.

crimsonuser · 08-11-2010, 11:22 PM

What's your rank? And average gpa tells nothing. As you said in my thread, there are people who get in with extremely low gpa who have hooks. There are people with low gpa who are recruited athletes, you are legacy cases, and who are URM. and there are more. Also, your first post says that you have 3.6 gpa. I don't know how your gpa changed over summer unless your teachers up grades for good ap scores.

And also, you're welcome

pbr · 08-12-2010, 01:00 AM

Class rank is the issue, not GPA (at least for high schools that provide rank). This year at Columbia, for example, 97% of the accepted applicants were in the top 10% of their class.

crimsonuser · 08-12-2010, 01:41 AM

^exactly 10 char

davidoga · 08-12-2010, 07:47 AM

I took a lot of online courses which helped my GPA a little. I'm fairly certain that I am in 10%. Thanks for all the advice guys.

crimsonuser · 08-12-2010, 02:17 PM

are they online college classes?

davidoga · 08-12-2010, 02:19 PM

Online APs yeah. My GC said they will factor into my GPA.

Potentially · 08-12-2010, 08:56 PM

I think you are most probably in at all except Princeton and Stanford. However, that doesn't mean you won't get in; I'm just trying to express that they'll be reaches, just like they are for everyone. You have a great chance, though. Try writing some essays to maybe explain some low GPA issues?

Potentially · 08-12-2010, 09:43 PM

Your choice of major and your high school career makes for a very good chance. So, nail the essays and the rest of the application, and with a bit of luck, they'll disregard your weaknesses. Good luck!!!

seniorxcbro · 08-16-2010, 02:17 PM

geez your gpa is awful but you should be good for georgetown ea

davidoga · 08-16-2010, 02:22 PM

I'm not apply EA for Gtown. Besides, my GC will cover for me in terms of GPA (she'll say that it was my freshman year that messed me up and stuff likethat.) I know it will sound like whining, and it probably is, but it might help.