<p>I have had an unusual high school career. I am senior in high school. I spend my first 5 semesters in a magnet school. My GPA ended up being a 3.0 for that school (mostly AP classes). In the middle of my junior year, I transferred to a regular public high school. In my new school, I attained 3.8 GPA (no AP). I’m at about a 3.8 so far this semester (1 AP).</p>
<p>My overall GPA is now a 3.1. I scored a 29 on the ACT. I know my GPA is below normal, but, I have a positive trend. My ACT is higher than average. I am in state and my mother went to MSU.</p>
<p>Any thoughts on my chances?</p>
<p>You’ll be fine. If your GPA went up dramatically in the public school like that, it is more of a testament to the rigor of your first school. They will see that you are a transfer student and they will see both your rigor (which is above average for MSU) and your GPA and you should be fine. Your ACT is above average as well. </p>
<p>If you are nervous, perhaps have your GC write a note on your transcript that you came from a very rigorous magnet school, which would explain your slightly low GPA.</p>
<p>I would be surprised if you didn’t get accepted. Good luck!</p>
<p>So long as you’re in-state (and especially if you’re a Legacy), I’d say you’re ok. Kids from my school get in with far lower stats. Though State’s always been strange, we had three kids last year get denied there but accepted to U of M, so you never know! :P</p>
<p>Just make sure to take advantage of that “Additional Information” area and explain to them your situation, I’m sure they’ll take it into account.</p>