-- Posted by IntellectualKevin at 9:25 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Ok how is my college outlook. Here is my situation I have a 2.6 left over from a rather poor preformence throughout Freshman year but I've preformed decent in my studies since, in addition I will have three AP classes under my belt. In terms of EC'S I will have to put on my application the Cambridge College Programme, in which I did exceedingly well as I made all A's in my classes as well as getting the de facto recommendations of two Cambridge Professors who are fairly high profile in the sense of them being accomplished academics as well as to having wrote some books as well, also in terms of EC I will have debate to put on there in addition to Cambridge. Also I have written and have had published some History articles on community based history websites. Lastly I also preform well in interviews. So with all of this do you think I could get into a top college or university? Btw serious and genuine answers only please!   -- Posted by Ndskewll at 9:27 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 It depends. If you show significant improvement over the years on your transcript, then your freshman GPA probably won't be as important. -- Posted by MrIndigo at 9:28 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 If your GPA is 2.6, you really don't have much of a shot at a top university. 3 AP classes isn't a lot either. Most people going to top schools will have 10+ AP courses. What's your test scores? That counts for something too. -- Posted by IntellectualKevin at 9:32 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from Ndskewll at 9:27 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 It depends. If you show significant improvement over the years on your transcript, then your freshman GPA probably won't be as important. I do my Freshman GPA was 0.66, some of it was my fault some of it was the fault of others. However it has shown significant improvement over the years. My Test scores is on the ACT I fared rather poorly but that was because they didn't give me my extended time accommodation if I had, had that though I could have gotten a 25-29 on it or maybe beyond that.   -- Posted by Ndskewll at 9:38 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from IntellectualKevin at 9:32 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from Ndskewll at 9:27 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 It depends. If you show significant improvement over the years on your transcript, then your freshman GPA probably won't be as important. I do my Freshman GPA was 0.66, some of it was my fault some of it was the fault of others. However it has shown significant improvement over the years. My Test scores is on the ACT I fared rather poorly but that was because they didn't give me my extended time accommodation if I had, had that though I could have gotten a 25-29 on it or maybe beyond that.   Colleges aren't going to think about whether it was someone else's fault or not; you have to be responsible for your own actions, no excuses. I also agree with the other person who posted but if your cumulative GPA is a 2.6 then I'm sure you've had a lot of improvement. Did you take the SAT? -- Posted by MrIndigo at 9:40 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 um... add in that low test score, your chances are pretty low. Seriously, they're not going to pick you over hundreds of perfect 4.0s and perfect SAT/ACT scores; because even those give you less than a 10% chance to getting in to any one of the top universities. -- Posted by IntellectualKevin at 9:41 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from Ndskewll at 9:38 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from IntellectualKevin at 9:32 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from Ndskewll at 9:27 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 It depends. If you show significant improvement over the years on your transcript, then your freshman GPA probably won't be as important.    I do my Freshman GPA was 0.66, some of it was my fault some of it was the fault of others. However it has shown significant improvement over the years.    My Test scores is on the ACT I fared rather poorly but that was because they didn't give me my extended time accommodation if I had, had that though I could have gotten a 25-29 on it or maybe beyond that.   Colleges aren't going to think about whether it was someone else's fault or not; you have to be responsible for your own actions, no excuses. I also agree with the other person who posted but if your cumulative GPA is a 2.6 then I'm sure you've had a lot of improvement. Did you take the SAT? Not yet but I should do ok on it. Btw do not come to conclusions about my GPA as you do not exactly no the circumstances I faced. Thank you for your understanding! -- Posted by Ndskewll at 9:43 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from IntellectualKevin at 9:41 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from Ndskewll at 9:38 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from IntellectualKevin at 9:32 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from Ndskewll at 9:27 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 It depends. If you show significant improvement over the years on your transcript, then your freshman GPA probably won't be as important.     I do my Freshman GPA was 0.66, some of it was my fault some of it was the fault of others. However it has shown significant improvement over the years.     My Test scores is on the ACT I fared rather poorly but that was because they didn't give me my extended time accommodation if I had, had that though I could have gotten a 25-29 on it or maybe beyond that.      Colleges aren't going to think about whether it was someone else's fault or not; you have to be responsible for your own actions, no excuses. I also agree with the other person who posted but if your cumulative GPA is a 2.6 then I'm sure you've had a lot of improvement.    Did you take the SAT? Not yet but I should do ok on it. Btw do not come to conclusions about my GPA as you do not exactly no the circumstances I faced. Thank you for your understanding! Oh I know. The SAT is pretty easy, just know your vocab. :) And you're welcome. -- Posted by IntellectualKevin at 9:53 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 Quote: from MrIndigo at 9:40 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 um... add in that low test score, your chances are pretty low.   Seriously, they're not going to pick you over hundreds of perfect 4.0s and perfect SAT/ACT scores; because even those give you less than a 10% chance to getting in to any one of the top universities. Don't assume I'm talking Ivy League, I'm just saying could I get into a good college or university? -- Posted by White Trailer Trash at 9:59 pm on Aug. 20, 2008 You don't need a college degree to live as a hobo, which, with those grades, you can expect to be. -- Posted by TigressaLynnMae at 11:19 am on Aug. 21, 2008 3 AP classes isn't a lot either. Most people going to top schools will have 10+ AP courses. And, well, what about those schools that don't offer AP courses? Our school had 3 when I was a student. And, a 2.6 or higher, in my school, was fantastic. -- Posted by bexz10 at 12:50 pm on Aug. 22, 2008 it really depends WHERE you want to go. colleges obviously have different reqs. but if you've improved since freshman year they'll look at that. and if you add a short little essay in on how you've improved and admitting to doing bad then, i think your chances are good