So let me start off with how I am as a student. I am a senior and have a 3.2 gpa, got a 1230 on my sats, and I have only taken one AP, and that’s this year. I’ve participated in school clubs like Erase Club and Key Club since freshman year. This year I founded and am president of a club, although this year I’m thinking of joining 1 or 2 more clubs. Outside of school I volunteer for Red Cross since Junior Year, an Environmental Organization starting this year, a soup kitchen starting this year, an animal shelter since junior year, habitat for humanity since sophomore year, and raised money for wounded warriors starting this year. This volunteer work, each has at least 20+ hours some a lot more. I have also maintained a job throughout high school. I have written what I believe to be a well thought out, unique, and savvy college essay if this matters. Is this good enough to get me into a school like Rutgers, Penn state, or ones similar?
What is your home state, and what is your anticipated major?
New Jersey, Criminal Justice
You should be fine at Rutgers. Penn State a little tougher, probably a low reach. What about Rowan, Drexel, Scranton? What is your budget?
Scranton and Drexel I am also considering, the most I am willing to spend is about 35,000 a year