<p>So I’ve been working hard at school but never been academically talented. On naviance.com it says my weighted gpa is 91.66 but I’m falling 10 points shy of my favorite schools. I intend to get straight A’s in the first term of my senior year (with 2 AP courses) or die trying. However, my question is would it be enough to raise my gpa by at least 8 points or should I just give up now, save my self the effort, and apply to a mediocre school with a major I hate?</p>
<p>I don’t know what you mean by 10 points (I think you mean for example that you have an 88 and the school average is a 98), if you have that drastic of a grade gap it is not likely/unrealistic. Schools tend to not care much about senior year, you are expected to do well/the only time it matters is if you are doing poorly. Also assuming I understanding your grading scale no it will not be enough to raise it by 8 points.</p>
<p>I have no idea what school you are looking at but it might be best to attempt to transfer. I have no idea why the school you like less would result in you having a major you hate, but that part probably won’t happen (schools tend to have similar majors). Take some time and find some schools that are a good fit, speaking from personal experience it is just a matter of touring colleges and finding what clicks with you.</p>