The next 2 years

Nin10dude317
Sun, 07 Aug 2011 05:12:23 +0000

A couple things to say.

Few online schools can be touted as pumping out 4.0s. High ranked schools can.

Science is hard to learn (once past biology) without math. And besides, a computer can’t help in lab experiments.

Your GPA and math are not complete failures. Your English is amazing (compared to others from the Balkans) and you love Science. IB and AP your good ones, and take it easy on things like math.

I’m also Applying to UW, but I’m a rising Senior. I can only say that there are scores that get in with 3.9 and 4.0s. For those like us, who straggled in early years, effort does pay off in the end. A strong finish shows determination- a 2.5 turning to a 3.6 is a big turn-on.

I can tell that you are confident on your goals. The same happened to me when I found my chances slipping away. I’m in Advanced Algebra, which is barely state level (while others are in Calculus). I kept low on Math, and took 5 APs in areas I was good at (English, History, Languages, etc). One thing I also highly reccommend you to do is Running Start. You can do online and further the areas you already know. I like how you see yourself as independent- if you feel like you can, go entirely to college. However, your math will probably force some to be held at high school. Again, give the high school a chance. I go to a non-IB, but I go to a school overflowing with APs, 2400s, and scholarship winners. Don’t think IB is almighty- its actually scarce in this state.

If you live near Seattle (I do), talk to me anytime. We’re kinda in the same boat, but if you try, you definetly can get in. Good luck. Honestly, cause I texted everything above.