Chance A Struggling Sophomore

<p>First, stop wasting time practicing the ACT. Get a good score, but don’t stress over a 32 (still a great score). What seems more important for you is focusing yourself. Your ECs seem to be all over the place, and don’t seem to show a passion (which it seems most top tier colleges are currently looking for). Also, make sure to take a rigorous course load in both your junior and senior years. Colleges highly value a student who takes advantage of the resources available to them, and taking high level courses show that you will do so. Try to improve your GPA, but remember that a 3.7 UW with several APs is much better than a 4.0 UW with no APs. I honestly cannot tell you your chances at the schools you want to apply to, as there is not enough information, but if you continue to be a strong student and find a passion at your school, then I feel that you will have great chances when you apply.</p>