<p>Ok so I’m a rising senior. I have a 3.7 UW and 4.229 weighted. I’m like 11/385. I’ve gotten all As in high school with the exception of a B in one semester of anatomy hons, and…a C in each semester of Precalc hon and a C in each semester of AP Calc AB. So all As, a B, and 4 Cs. Back when I was a freshman I showed that I was naturally good at math through my test scores, and they had me test out of algebra 2 and go on to Precalc hon. Obviously I wasn’t ready and here I am.</p>
<p>Anyway I am taking AP stats this year and expect an A in that, because I know I can handle that type of math. By the time I apply to colleges I should have 3.75 UW, 4.26 Weighted, and an SAT from (2100-2200). I probably have the strongest ECS and leadership positions out of anyone at my school (although for CC they’re just slightly above average.)</p>
<p>I’m not trying to go to ivies, but am I screwed for colleges like northwestern, emory, Boston College, notre dame, carnegie melon, and USC?</p>
<p>Also would like to add I’m not interested in anything math/science related. I plan to be a political science major, and most of my ECs reference that.</p>
<p>Also would taking an SAT Subject test for math help me?</p>
<p>You’re not doomed in any way. Did you already get your SAT scores back? That’s a wide range, 100 pints, and I fell somewhere in that margin. If ECs are your strength, highlight that in your application. Make sure you have your teachers and GC mention that in their recs, especially if they know you outside of class as well. It shows you are doing the best with what is offered at your school.</p>
<p>If you can do well on the SAT subject test in math, certainly take it, but if not look for a subject test where you can shine. A few C’s won’t hurt you that much, but will certainly be a blemish on what is an otherwise great application. I’d see if you’d be able to see if your GC can write about the place out because a whole year in math is sometimes hard to make up even if you are skilled in the subject. Likewise, try your very hardest your senior year to show an upward trend and that perhaps you just struggled with it in the past, but worked to improve it.</p>
<p>I applied with a few C’s in math my sophomore and junior years, like you they were my only ones. I applied to a similar caliber of schools you mentioned. Some acceptances, some waitlists, and some rejections. So it’s not impossible, but definitely work hard on your essays, your senior year, and get good letters of rec. Good luck!</p>
<p>@shawnspencer thanks so much. I’ve been tripping out. If you don’t mind me asking, where did you end up going? If you don’t wanna share, I understand.</p>
<p>William and Mary. It was actually my top school and I was ecstatic when I got in, but I believe in part I worked hard in my essays and really let personality and passion show. So the supplements really matter. Emory was my other top school, I got waitlisted there, but I wasn’t able to make the trip down to formally visit, so I think that interest was a factor as well. Either way, I believe that things happen for a reason, and that you will enjoy and do well in wherever you go!</p>