<p>I’m a current junior in hs…
Here are my stats so please chance me:
SAT: 2260
ACT: 33
GPA: 88.4/100 (3 AP courses SOPHOMORE YEAR, I got 5’s on all exams) (Yes I know its kind of low)
Activities: Dance, tennis, lacrosse, piano, violin, president of three clubs, 600+ hours of internship with doctors, science fair projects
Parents are doctors but they went to Brown and Harvard
Income: $1M+
Not applying for financial aid. (not sure if these matter but ive seen them put in the accepted students profiles here on cc)
Race: Asian
Hooks: $?</p>
<p>Income 1M+ haha, doctors make a lot, but you’re parents must be surgeons of some sorts to be making that much. Anyways I think your test scores and extracurriculars are fine. Your GPA is on the lower end though, and it plays a significant role. Not much you can do now, but you can show an upward trend in your grades on your transcript. So if you’re a junior you probably have midterms for the fall, then spring, and then fall of senior year. That’s a big part left, a significant increase in those grades can reflect well. So if anything at this point, I’d focus on that, and leave the test scores as is.</p>
<p>Awesome thank you so much!
I’m really hoping for Boston University, but I thought i’d check my chances at ivy’s and some other schools.
and, yes, they are both surgeons :-)</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>I think you’d probably get in BU. Don’t let your low GPA discourage you though, I’ve known people with lower that have gotten in (though it is rare cases) Cornell. As much as people hate the college process it really is holistic. GPA is a significant factor, but it’s not the only one. Others might have high GPA’s but low test scores. However, to be frank GPA usually is the biggest factor since it’s most predictive to how hard-working a student is/will be in college. That being said, there is no need to cry over spilled milk, a lot can be done. So give your best effort in these 3 semesters that remain, and just apply.</p>
<p>Others things you can control: your essays (can make an impact: don’t make them about explaining low grades though) & your recommendations (pick teachers that know you well). </p>
<p>Having been through the college process myself, it really doesn’t matter where you get in, both BU and CU are great schools. What does matter is your attitude and how well you enjoy and perform in whatever place you go.</p>
<p>Thanks:
I just hope I end up somewhere good!
Thanks for the advice
If anyone else has any opinions on my chances, please say something!</p>
<p>What is your class rank?</p>
<p>Hi Sorry,
We don’t do class rank</p>
<p>I happen to have graduated long ago from Boston University,
and I concur, it is your drive to work hard (and smartly) that matters most.
While my own son is applying to Cornell, and I will be happy if he gets in,
I have told him the same advice, work hard wherever you go and you’ll do fine.
Impress teachers, get internships and impress your boss. That’s what it takes.</p>
<p>As far as chances on BU, your SAT puts you in the top 25%,
you should have success there despite your GPA, but realize your
GPA is in the bottom 20% even for BU. Work hard on your grades this year to show a trend upward, to overcome that.</p>
<p>Thanks so much for the advice!
Right now, I’m looking at BU, Cornell, Georgetown, Rice, Duke, and a few other im hoping my standardized test scores will save me from my GPA</p>
<p>Unless your school is “ultra difficult” & no one gets over a 90.0 GPA, your 88 average is a problem. Given your SAT score it will be a “red flag” for admissions.</p>
<p>I do go to a school that is considered “ultra difficult” and is ranked one of the best elite schools and hardest prep schools in the US, so that may just be the case @csdad</p>
<p>Best thing to do is to ask your guidance counselor colleges that students from your school have been admitted to, with stats similar to yours.</p>
<p>We have a website for that, but thanks for the advice!</p>