Harvard Chances: Low GPA?!?

RoseBuds
Tue, 20 Jul 2010 03:28:46 +0000

Hi I’m new to CC and I was wondering what my chances would be at harvard based on my GPA. I’ll be a Junior this fall and my GPA from Freshman and Sophomore Year isn’t as great as I would like it to be. I have roughly calculated what my GPA would most likely be by the end of Junior Year: UW: 3.45(ish) and W:4.44 (ish). I know those grades aren’t stellar at all. Bs in 4 AP classes kind of killed my GPA for me. I have other factors though other than my GPA that are pretty great.

Standardized Test:
Haven’t taken the SAT or ACT yet but I did take the PSAT (sophomore) and got a 223, So I’m sure that next year I can qualify for National Merit and National Achievement Awards (I’m Black–btw).
I’ve taken 4 AP Classes so far: AP Biology (scored a 2)~Freshman, AP French (4)~Sophomore, AP Human Geography (5)~Sophomore, AP World History (4)~Sophomore

Extracurriculars:
I love to write especially creative writing. I’m working on writing a book that I hope to get published this year.
I’m on the School Newspaper (Editor)
I took a writing course at a program called Inner Spark~California State Summer School for the Arts.
In a few clubs but most notably the Writing Club at school and Environmental Club
In French Honor Society and English Honor Society.
Hold two leadership positions at French Club (Secretary) and Debate Club (Treasurer)

Volunteering:
150+ Hours at Local Hospital
Planning on volunteering at a Library this school year

Any Feedback would be GREATLY appreciated.

PS: If Harvard is COMPLETELY out of reach for me what other universities should I be looking at.

Thanks