<p>I forgot about this thread but, Top 20 Liberal Arts College (based on US News Rankings), And I got into Washington and Lee. I know my case is an extreme situation I just don’t think the explanation route is the best one, colleges don’t want excuses. Show that you have academic potential but also excel in other areas. In your case a strong rec presenting you as a superb student with room to grow in the future might help.</p>
<p>do you think this kills chances for UCLA?? with a 3.14 gpa -_-</p>
<p>and instate usually have better chances at getting in? no?</p>
<p>Are you instate?</p>
<p>Did you read the information?</p>