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What colleges can i get into with this? gpa ib weights? how to convert that?Odessa
Gpa: 3.0 Full IB DiplomaWhere i live, a 94+ is an A, not a 90 a 84 is a B not an 80 and so onVarsity soccer as a sophomore, junior and senior (received two honourable mentions)150 hours of communitary serviceWinner of Business award ( Regionals, and Runner up States)Clubs: Academics, FBLA, Young DemocratsTook AP Govt, passed the test with a 3Internship for the Jim Moran CampaignWorks at Best BuyJV Soccer as a FreshmanSat scores: 1500 /2400 ( re-taking it though, i know they're horrible dont' even wanna talk about it.)Varsity Golf Senior year. Accomplished this only by being 3 years in America ( passed ESOL in 7 months, took regulars for 2 years and then full ib diploma with the hardest courses offered in school)I know my scores and gpa are not great, but don't be so harsh, i've been only in the country for 3 years, it was hard for me to learn english.Colleges that i really want to go to:1) American University2) George Mason3) Virginia Tech
Maryanne
Your extra-cirriculars are very impressive, and so your IB diploma! And about the SAT and GPA... you should definitely explain to colleges that you've only been in the country for 3 years. It's very impressive that, despite having to learn English, you took so many difficult courses and did so well! It shows that you challenge yourself, which is ultimately more important than breezing through easy classes. (Colleges would rather see you get a B with a hard class than an A in and easy one.) It's also probably gives you a unique perspective on life, which colleges want. Is 3.0 your weighted or unweighted GPA? Most colleges look at your grades themselves, and then add their own weight to it, not necessarily the ones your school ones. What weight they give depends on the school, though, so I can't be too specific about that. But the 94% thing shouldn't make too much of a difference either way.I didn't apply to any of the schools you're looking at, so I don't know exactly what your chances are. Definitely highlight your background, to make it really obvious you were working super hard in high school, not slacking. But you have an incredible record outside of school, and worked hard in it... make sure you mention that you were just learning English through most of high school, do well your senior year, and write a great essay, and you should be a great applicant!Also, you should look into Macalester College! It's a small school, but a really good one (on lists of near-Ivy-league schools and things like that). It's also huge on internationalism, tries to get students from all over the world and of all different backgrounds, and looks at applicants as a whole, not just based on their scores. I'd be very surprized if you didn't get in there, and it's at least as good academically as the other schools you listed and very similar to them in many ways.Good luck! I'm sure you'll do wonderfully, though!
An
Actually, I don't think you have anything to worry about. Those are good stats, even for an American.Actually, I know a lot of people who would kill for that resume.Don't worry about it, I'm sure that you will get into any college you want.
Benjamin
You'll probably get into all of those colleges because that list is amazing. I'm going to Mason, so I think you should go there too when you get accepted, but I say that out of bias.
Carson
Don't worry about the IB conversion. Your school will send something explaining their grading policy, and the college will weight accordingly.Assuming your SAT retake goes okay - and I don't see why it wouldn't, now that you have a better idea what to expect - you should have a decent shot at everything but Georgetown and UVA, and even those are not entirely out of reach. Just be sure you frame your efforts to adjust to learning in a US school as a testament to your perserverance rather than as an apology for your "poor" performance, and I think you'll be okay.
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