Chance me for Northeastern with a 3.4 GPA?

koyfish1
Wed, 22 Nov 2017 23:00:07 +0000

hi guys, I’m a senior at a high ranking public high school in the suburbs of Chicago. The only reason I mention this is that I’ve heard from many current and former students, parents, college counselors, etc. that my low GPA at my school - since it’s known for being more difficult than the average high school - doesn’t look as bad to colleges as if I got the same GPA at most other public high schools. After taking only honors, advanced honors, and AP classes, my GPA is something like 3.4 weighted.

** 3.4 GPA /b
** 35 ACT /b

I have an explanation for my drop in grades in the application and I think I have a good essay. I also have OK extracurriculars (like badminton for two years, piano my whole life, multiple different choirs in and out of school since I was 8, and I’ve had a radio show at my school radio station for two years, and this year I’ll be on the board of the radio station).

I’m looking to major in biology or nursing. Northeastern is my dream school, I’m definitely applying either way but I just want to know if it’s realistic even to have it as a reach. Thank you!!