<p>Just wondering, if you could choose 1 of 2 people to accept:
- 4.0 GPA, did speech but did not go to nationals
- 3.6 GPA, got 3rd place at speech nationals</p>
<p>Thanks!
Chris</p>
<p>Not nearly enough info to go on.</p>
<p>If there was one spot remaining, applicant #1, 98 out of 100 times. </p>
<p>My guess is you’re number 2, right? Your solution: apply to a broader range of schools. Transcript > ECs every time.</p>
<p>I’m #1 except I have a 3.93 GPA and I’m only a sophomore</p>
<p>Hooks like this will definitely help. I think speech is a great EC because it shows individual accomplishment and its a life skill. </p>
<p>Understand though that most selective admission is kind of like a speech tournament. You need to qualify for the final round with your grades/scores. Then you win admission with great accomplishments like state/national wins. </p>
<p>GL. </p>
<p>By the way, went to nationals twice (extemp and student congress) and my GPA was around 3.6. Scary.</p>
<p>Wow, I also do Extemp and student congress!</p>
<p>May I ask how successful were you in the college admissions process?</p>