I am a senior in high school and really worried about getting into at least one of two of my top colleges. My SAT is a 1910 (which I know is not the best) and my overall GPA stands at a 4.05. The reason I am worried is because my GPA for freshman year (3.3) brought my average down a lot. For sophomore year, I had a 4.2, junior year, a 4.5, and so far my senior year GPA stands at a 4.8. I am worried because I am applying to schools with average GPA’s as high as 4.25ish… so basically my question is… when people say admissions committees look at improvement and take it into consideration, do they really mean it? I am so nervous! Feedback would be appreciated! Thank you.
NOTE: On common app, I did make a small personal statement in an optional section about the reason for my low grades freshman year-- the death of my grandmother.