<p>My GPA is substantially different between my 9-10 and my 10-11 GPA. My 9-10 grade gpa is only a 3.4 with only one honors course taken. However my 10-11 grade gpa is 4.1 mainly due to myself giving full effort and taking 3 AP classes which I got A’s in. Cleary 11th grade shows my full potential on my transcripts while my 9-10 grade are poor. Overall my GPA 9-11 came out to be 3.79 with three AP courses and an honors class. Just referencing my GPA is this strong enough to keep me in consideration for George Washington University even with my performance in 9-10 with almost all regular classes?</p>
<p>Colleges really like to see that upward trend in grades, so I think you are in good shape with increasing difficulty in your course load and rising grades. High school students can mature a lot over time; colleges are aware of that and like to see that you’ve been stepping up your game. I heard that GWU in particular puts quite a lot of weight on the essay, so work that angle when you apply. If GWU is really your top choice and you can afford it without financial aid than going early decision would help too.</p>