<p>Hello,</p>
<p>I'm a prospective student at Carnegie Mellon and I am wondering, before I apply, how my chances look.</p>
<p>I should first explain that in ninth grade, a terrible tragedy occurred at the beginning of the year that sharply affected my motivation in school. That year, I finished with a 2.4GPA..</p>
<p>However, the following two years I strived to do better, in 10th grade I got a 3.8, in 11th, a 4.12, and in 12th I'm prospecting a 4.6 (on the weighted scale). So my final GPA should be a 3.7, currently it is a 3.4.</p>
<p>In tenth grade I took two math classes. In eleventh, I took two science classes. I had Honors English 9-11, AP English now in 12th. Last year I took Acad. Chemistry and Acad. Physics, AP US History, and this year AP Calculus and AP Physics. </p>
<p>On the SATs, I scored a 1250, but I am re-taking them. I will also be taking the SAT II subject tests.</p>
<p>There are many extra-circcular activities I am involved with, and I also have a year in a half work experience, working a variety of jobs at a grocery store 20-30 hours each week (more during the summer).</p>
<p>I hope that my ninth grade year doesn't ruin me forever, had I done well that year, I would be in the top 5% of my class..</p>
<p>Thanks,</p>
<p>Todd</p>