How significant are 9th and 10th grade GPAs?

njr1025
Mon, 17 Mar 2008 17:38:27 +0000

Yeah, I’m hoping all my other stats will outweigh the grades.

If I list my stats, would someone tell me some ideal schools to apply to?

I’ll list them here: :)

9th+10th : 90.5 (Don’t have specifics for each grade, but there is definitely an upward trend from 9th to 10th

11th (first semester): ~97-98 UW. I expect the same for the second semester.

IB Scores: After researching each course, I am confident I can get around a 38/45 total, with higher scores in english and math/physics.

SATs: Min-2050
Will study during the summer; I aim for a 2200

SAT IIs haven’t taken them yet but will most likely get: Literature:700-800 Math II 750-800 Physics 700-800

I want to be an english major, specializing in creative writing. I plan on becoming a writer.

ECS (a bit weak)
School Trivia Club (2 years-including senior)-Basically, an intellectual trivia club. My school is in first place this year, going into the playoffs.
Independent Reading (~14hrs/wk)
Volunteer Work-Hospital Emergency Room:I did not worked a lot here but I did something at least(~15hrs)
This summer: Creative Writing and possibility Literature Course at a precollege program. Unsure of where at the moment.
I have started my own novel(la) and it will definitely be finished by the time I begin applying. It may not be amazing, but it will include the basic elements of literature and some compelling themes, which I believe are found in novels whose writers are much older than I. I can’t say if this will be more along the lines of a novella or a novel.

My essay, as I said, is about my psychological revolution. I consider myself rather articulate and the essay contains many examples of introspection and well, “knowing thy self.”

As for universities, I’ve been thinking about doing early decision to UC Berkeley, but I’m not sure if there is anything more prestigious I could get into. I’ve always dreamed of Columbia, but I know its a huge reach in my situation, so I’m not really sure.
I’ve also considered schools in the UK, specifically Durham, Warwick, St. Andrews, Cambridge (could always get lucky!)

If anyone has any advice I’d greatly appreciate it. Thanks.