<p>Hi everyone! Can you chance an atypical CCer?</p>
<p>GPA: 2.90 / 3.39 (upward trend)
<p>Junior Schedule (AP): Computer Science (3), Calclulus (3), Biology (2), US History (2), English (4) - AP Scholar
<p>ECs:
Debate (team captain) - 9th-12th
Gay-Straight Alliance - 11th - 12th
Student Government Association (secretary) - 11th - 12th
Scooter Club - 11th - 12th
School Newspaper (co-editor) 10th - 12th
Robotics Team - 10th - 12th
Key Club (vice president) - 12th
Drama Club - 12th
Academic Team - 12th
Mu Alpha Theta - 9th - 11th
German Club (secretary) - 9th - 10th
Doorways - 9th - 12th
Multicultural Club - 10th
National Energy Conservation Society - 11th - 12th
Varsity Golf (no official girls team) - 12th
Varsity Tennis (planned for this year) - 12th
Big Brothers Big Sisters - 12th</p>
<p>Awards
3rd place science fair
Many local debate awards
Qualified for state/national debate tournaments</p>
<p>I would like to be chanced for the following schools:
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Can anyone offer any suggestions? I am looking for realistic chances: I know my stats are low. Thanks!</p>
JEZ21
October 23, 2008, 5:12pm
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<p>Almost zero chance at FSU or UF. Decent chance at the directional schools.</p>
<p>No way, you’ve got a good chance at FSU, I dual enroll there. Almost no chance at UF, but good chance at UCF/USF.</p>
<p>Very limited chance at Florida State for Fall admission. You’d need to qualify for disadvantaged status or something similar. Ditto UF.</p>
<p>Summer admission may be possible at either.</p>
<p>I already applied for fall admission for FSU - no desire to start in the summer. I have a low family income, and discussed some unique family circumstances in my essay and how they shaped me to be a stronger person. On my resume, I included reasons why my GPA was low (economic problems have been a distraction).</p>
<p>Don’t my ECs and SAT score make up for GPA?</p>
<p>To FSU GPA and course rigor are more significant than a high SAT score. UF is probably likewise. If you can justify to them your disadvantaged status then your chances improve.</p>
<p>Good luck!</p>
<p>How do I justify it to them? Is there a special process, or is it just something they will see through my application?</p>
<p>I suggest you call admissions and consider the CARE program.</p>
<p>See: [fsu.edu</a> | Center for Academic Retention and Enhancement](<a href=“http://care.fsu.edu/]fsu.edu ”>http://care.fsu.edu/ )</p>
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C.A.R.E. provides preparation, orientation and academic support programming for students who are among the first in their family to attend college, and for those who otherwise may face unique challenges in college because of economic, cultural or educational circumstances. C.A.R.E. implements programs to prepare certain middle and high school students for college as well as programming to help entering college students in their adjustment and academic success throughout their time in college. The students served by C.A.R.E. represent broad levels of diversity in terms of backgrounds, cultures, interests, and academic performance.
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<p>Anyone else have any chances for me? Thanks for all the input so far!</p>
<p>I would really like to know about FSU since decisions come out soon! Thanks!</p>