<p>GPA means nothing without rigor to back it up. An A in on-level chemistry/history/etc is worthless to be honest, especially at a public school. Trying to go to a decent college without even taking a single honors class is like trying to play division 1 baseball after playing in fall rec leagues in high school.</p>
<p>You NEED to do at least 3-4 AP’s senior year to have a decent chance. Right now, if you get a less than stellar SAT/ACT score (sub 1900) you have a low chance of getting in.</p>