Am I really wasting my time?

Colleges & Universities Tulane University
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<p>My Gpa weighted (our weight is a .5 bump for APs) is a 3.08 (unweighted 3.00) I KNOW IT IS BAD (i express why in my essay i have an upward trend junior year gpa 3.35 unweighted)</p>

<p>My complete schedule is:</p>

<p>Middle school: Algebra 1
Freshman: Performing arts english 9, Performing arts acting 9, Business, Law, and Rights, U.S. History, (Bussed to different school for an accelerated math science technology program) MST Biology, MST Geometry, Earth science honors. (freshman and middle school GPA: 2.88 unweighted)</p>

<p>Sophomore:Performing arts english 10, Performing arts acting 9, MST Chemistry, MST Algebra II, A.P. U.S Government, Choir, Honors English 10, Spanish 1 (took two english classes) (2.81 unweighted GPA)</p>

<p>Junior: Academic AP World History, Performing arts English 11, Performing arts acting 11, A.P. English Language and Comp, MST Honors Pre-calculus, MST Physics, Choir (3.35 GPA unweighted)</p>

<p>Senior Year schedule: A.P. U.S. History, A.P. English literature and comp, AP Calculus BC, AP Biology, Performing arts english 12, Performing arts acting 12, Directed study: Russian Lit.</p>

<p>My current ACT scores are:
English: 30
Math:30
Science: 32
Reading: 32
Essay: 8
Composite: 30</p>

<p>AP
Lang: 5
World: 3</p>

<p>Volunteered an immense amount of time at a therapeutic horseback riding program for the physically and mentally disabled.
letters of rec from my A.P Lang teacher and my Current directed study teacher who i also had sophomore year. My guidance counselor wrote a glowing rec as well</p>

<p>Class rank: top quarter</p>

<p>Not to toot my own horn, but i am gifted when it comes to the writing department.</p>

<p>Probably going to apply anyway but just curious what you guys thought, i know its a reach but i really like the school, i’m most likely headed to The University of Michigan.</p>

<p>Please let me know!!</p>

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<p>@Michigander97‌ </p>

<p>No, you are not wasting your time. You are not a “certain” admit by any means, but you are not a certain denial either. Definitely go for it, and write a strong Why Tulane essay. FYI, there are horse stables in Audubon Park right across from campus. I am not certain, but something in the back of my mind tells me there might be a similar program for the disabled already in place. Something you would want to look into for sure.</p>

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<p>@fallenchemist‌ thanks so much for responding! if there was a similar program like this i would be elated, thanks for the heads up! And i do plan on nailing the Why Tulane? essay!</p>

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<p>@Michigander97‌ </p>

<p>If there is not such a program already in place, what an ideal opportunity for you. And what a topic to write about! Either way, it plays right into a strength of yours.</p>

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<p>@fallenchemist‌ My thoughts exactly! Oh boy, am i glad i came into contact with you.</p>