What sort of schools could I expect to get into?

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<p>9th Grade
Biology CP-90, or above. It was definitely somewhere in the 90’s, which was why I was able to take Honors Chem.
World History CP-87
English CP-89
Algebra 1 CP-96
Spanish CP-66
Communication Design-89
Visual Basic-80</p>

<p>10th Grade
Chemistry Honors-90 I rose from Bio CP to Honors. I started weak with an 84 in the first Marking Period, but consistently stayed above 90 for the other three MP’s for a total score of 90.
US History 1 CP-95
English 2 Honors-85 I rose from CP to Honors here too.
Geometry Honors-96 I rose to Honors from CP, and started weak with a 92. I scored 95’s and above the other 3 MP’s, and got a 96.<br>
Spanish 2 CP-65, I barely passed here.
Engineering- MP1- 65, MP2- 50, Withdrew.
Financial Literacy-86</p>

<p>11th Grade-This is the current year, so nothing is final.
Chemistry AP-90
Physics AP-79 I’m trying my absolute best, but I can’t perform on the tests even though I can answer questions in the class.
English 3 Honors- 96
Algebra II Honors-90
US History CP II-95, I don’t like History, and won’t major in it, so I didn’t take AP or Honors when I could have, and stayed in CP.
MOUS-80</p>

<p>Current GPA: About an 88
This is all unweighted, btw. I don’t know if the GPA is unweighted though. </p>

<p>October 11 2014 SAT
CR:800
Math:690
Writing:720
Total:2210
It was my first attempt, and my second SAT will be in March. </p>

<p>October 17 2014 PSAT-
CR:77
Math:71
Writing:73
Total:221
I live in NJ, so I don’t know if I can be a semifinalist. I probably will be commended though. </p>

<p>EC: 10 hours volunteering in the local library, will complete 200 hours volunteering in a hospital by next September. I will have 210 hours of volunteer work in total. I have 3-5 strong reference letters. I also referred for 1 season at the local soccer club, but I got paid. </p>

<p>I also will give the Math Sat Level 1, Math SAT Level 2, SAT Physics, SAT Chemistry, and SAT Biology along with the AP Physics 1, and AP Chemistry. I’m giving the SATs to show I am competent in Math, because I won’t reach Calc. Also, the sciences are meant to show that I am competent there too. I will take AP Biology next year, and may self study and give the AP Calc. Do I have a chance at the Ivies? If not, what sort of schools should I apply to? </p>

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<p>I just moved to NJ from Alabama, but I gave my PSAT in Alabama. I gave it a month before coming to NJ. Just wondering, would they count my scores by Alabama or NJ? Alabama is 207, so I could make it there. </p>

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<p>What do you hope to study in college and is there a particular area of the country you want to be in? I’m from NJ too, and most kids I know with similar grades as yours apply to: Rutgers University, Catholic University of America, Loyola Maryland, University of Delaware, University of Pittsburgh, Temple University, University of Scranton, St. Joseph’s University… Your SAT scores are very appealing… I’m definitely jealous :wink: The only thing that looks kind of bad is how you bombed Spanish sophomore year and did not continue with it. I recommend enrolling in another level 1 language course for your senior year. Level 1’s are super easy usually and it will make your transcript look better.</p>

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<p>@hatshepsut2‌ Thanks for your input! I needed someone to take an objective view of my transcript. I plan to be a doctor, so I will be taking calculus, chemistry, physics and biology. I also want to stay on the east coast because I know more about this area than, say, the west coast. I’ll also look into the French classes and see if I can handle it before taking it.</p>

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<p>Hi,
Due to your GPA, the ivies are pretty much out of reach for you. Don’t worry, there are tons of other schools out there. You haven’t specified what type of school you are looking for, so I’m just gonna throw some options out there:</p>

<p>Tulane University
Boston University
New York University
Seattle University
University of Miami
UC Davis
UC Santa Barbara
etc…</p>

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<p>@peterg123 Thanks for the input! I’m trying to get in a school that will help me get to a medical school. My guidance counselor told me to start making a list of colleges, but I’m pretty new to picking colleges, and I don’t really know how they select their applicants, or which schools I should try for admission. Which is pretty much why I’m looking for help here! :smiley: </p>