Elite schools will not forget your freshman year grades (7th&8th grade are off the table though so dont worry about that) however they’ll look at context and progress. Since you’ve been on a steadily or even drastically rising trajectory you should be okay at some (not all, and no way to predict). In any case it’s worth a shot.
If your parents’ income is ~65k and under, look into Questbridge, a program that works with elite schools that want more socio economic and cultural diversity . It gives you a chance to earn a 4-year, all inclusive full ride AND you get to apply to 12 colleges in a sort of special ED round. They have a preparatory summer program for juniors, that you might be eligible for.
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