UVA low GPa

BXVIFan
Tue, 24 Sep 2013 14:08:58 +0000

Don’t give up. My kid (from NoVa) had a similar GPA, ACT in the low 30s, a hair outside the top 20% of class from a school known to be pretty rigorous. He had a tough courseload, strong extracurriculars with leadership, and great essays. The averages are just that - averages. Some kids score lower, some higher. If it’s your dream school, then go ahead and apply. But know that you will need something to compensate for your GPA and make UVa want you as part of their community, and it helps if your counselor can speak to them on your behalf if there are extenuating circumstances. “Not getting how important good grades are” during 9th and 10th grades doesn’t count as extenuating, though. Good luck.