<p>Okay, I’m a rising junior with a GPA of 2.07 in freshman year and a 3.11 in sophomore year. I expect to do much better next year with at least a 3.6 - 3.8. (Just a guess, but I’m really going to work hard to get a much better GPA)
I haven’t taken any honors or AP courses in the past two years, and my only honors course next year is French 3. (Unless I change it)
I don’t have any EC’s, and I don’t volunteer either.
Haven’t taken the SAT yet, but lets assume my score is between 1900 and 2100.</p>
<p>The reason my grades were so bad in my freshman year was because of merciless bullying in the first semester. There’s a sharp increase from my first semester grades and my second semester, because the bullying stopped because I switched schools.</p>
<p>So, do you think I can get accepted anywhere? What can I do to improve my chances?</p>
<p>Your SAT scores could easily get you accepted into several state flagship universities. A rising GPA trend is also a very good thing. You probably won’t get into top universities, but you will definitely get into a college.</p>
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<li>Work feverishly to get the GPA up to an 3.0average, or as close as possible.</li>
<li>Find something you are passionate about and volunteer, intern or work in that capacity.(Maybe an organization about bullying since you have first hand experience, or intern with the guidance office,etc.)</li>
<li>Join a school club for a cause you are passionate about, or can feel involved in.</li>
<li>Start working on a compelling and well written essay about your bullying experience, what it has taught you, how it effected you, and how you will use the experience to help others.</li>
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<p>EC’s and volunteer work are not intended to “pad” your college resume, but rather to be a reflection of you, your passions, goals, dreams and contributions to society.</p>
<p>You can be a very attractive candidate to many colleges with the aforementioned accomplished. Go fot it.</p>
<p>Absolutely. Colleges care most about your cumulative GPA, not all your individual GPAs from the 4 years of high school. So if your cumulative will be a 3.0 or higher, there are lots of schools that you’ll be able to get in as long as you get some ECs or volunteering in!</p>