I need sound advice on this, please help!

Applying to College
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<p>I’m a senior in HS, just finished Junior year. I have very strong AIMS test scores and Stanford test scores. Most of my academic history is strong (the majority being A’s,) and I have logged 100 hours of community service. I have two special achievements in school and I was in the NJHS (National Junior Honor Society,) for a few years. </p>

<p>In the second semester of Junior year I failed two classes, Algebra 2 and Chemistry. I am currently taking summer school for those. The rest of my grades from that semester are A’s, though… If I finish my summer school, complete senior year strongly, and get at least an average score in the SAT’s, then would you say I probably have a good chance of getting into ASU? </p>

<p>My parents already think I’m going to be nothing and that I only have the option of community college. I’m not saying that community college is bad, I just want to reassure my parents that I’m not a failure (in their eyes.)</p>

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<p>Also, I play 3 instruments and had a band, and I am also involved in physical activities such as skateboarding, bicycling, etc. If you guys need ANY information please tell me and I will respond. I am also sorry if I sound frantic or otherwise all-over-the-place. </p>

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<p>Can you be more specific? In terms of GPA, what is your W and UW GPA and do you know your class rank? Just looking right now, you’ll have no problem getting into ASU, so don’t worry too much about that. I have to tell you that your parents are wrong and they’re probably just momentarily disappointed by your 2 failing grades. Try to pull off around a 1750-1800 and you should be just fine and that’ll probably even land you a scholarship.
If you can provide me with more specifics, I can provide you with a better estimate of acceptance and scholarship.
@WantToBeAVet‌
P.S: You’re activities (ECs) are fine for ASU. Most applicants to ASU don’t even do anything outside of school other than go home, do homework (maybe), and play videogames. It’s a party school. I would consider U of A and NAU as well. (I’m in Arizona as well).</p>

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<p>I’m not familiar with ASU admissions but a lot of colleges accept that grade replacement. I just want to say, the grades may have been upsetting to your parents but it seems an anomaly and they don’t have to pile on about your whole life. I think if you make up the classes over summer and are back on track you will have options. Were there some extenuating circumstances? Is everything okay? </p>

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<p>I believe the following link will provide you with a detail information on your chances at ASU and other schools in Arizona.</p>

<p><a href=“https://students.asu.edu/international/future/undergrad?destination=node/15583”>https://students.asu.edu/international/future/undergrad?destination=node/15583&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>and </p>

<p><a href=“ACT Score Comparison for Admission to Arizona Colleges”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/state-act-scores/a/arizona-act-scores.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>and</p>

<p><a href=“Arizona Colleges: SAT Score Comparison for Admission”>http://collegeapps.about.com/od/state-sat-scores/a/arizona-sat-scores.htm&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Best of luck to you.</p>

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<p>Go to ASU’s common data set:
<a href=“http://uoia.asu.edu/sites/default/files/common/Common_Data_Set_2012-2013_2.pdf”>http://uoia.asu.edu/sites/default/files/common/Common_Data_Set_2012-2013_2.pdf&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;

<p>Go to Section C to see how you compare. Anything not on your transcript (your ECs, instruments, etc) is not considered in your admission. For that year, they had an 88% admit rate.</p>