Mediocre GPA. Should I consider applying to this schools?

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<p>I’m currently a sophomore college student studying abroad for the fall semester in Spain right now. I attend a medium-sized, New Jersey state school, and looking to transfer out for the Fall 2012 semester.</p>

<p>The schools I’ve been looking at are:</p>

<ul>
<li>Rutgers University (New Brunswick campus)</li>
<li>Vanderblit University</li>
<li>UNC Chapel Hill</li>
<li>University of Virginia</li>
</ul>

<p>Assuming I get straight A’s this semester abroad, I’ll have a 3.32 GPA entering this upcoming Spring. I’m a political science major and have completed all the general courses (English, Math, Science, Arts, Foreign language, etc.) I should also probably point out that I am a lower middle-class, Hispanic, first-generation college student. I also had a horrible high school record (2.3 GPA), but turned things around when I entered college.</p>

<p>Now, most people would probably say that I shouldn’t try to apply to Vanderblit, UNC, and/or UVA, since I have a sub-3.5 GPA. However, since I’m studying abroad, and these schools are looking to further “diversitize” their student bodies, I think I have an “ok chance” as far as sub-3.5 GPA applicants. However, who cares what I think. What do you think? Should I consider applying to these schools?</p>

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<p>Oh crap. I just realized I posted this under College Life, not the Transfer section. My bad. Can someone please move it for me? Thanks.</p>