<p>I would take a lot of APs. I have taken 8, and they are a nice gpa boost if you can get a B+ or an A. I don’t think anybody can tell you what specific stats will get you into these schools. I have soo many bizarre tales that I could tell about the admissions process, like kids with 2.2 gpas and 1800 SATs getting into JMU and VT or kids with 3.9s and 2100 SATs getting rejected from UVA. One thing I do know is that extracurriculars do count. Thats probably what helped me out since I did not have that high a gpa and my SAT scores were decent. Im pretty sure they want to see a complete package deal, someone with a drive. Admissions isn’t tough if you know what you have to offer, and you think realistically about your chances.</p>