I have a 2.7 gpa. What chances do I have at getting into Northeastern University? (I'm trying to raise it.)
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If you have a 2.7 now, you've got a lot of hard work ahead of you. Their average HS GPA was 3.51. \nMore:\n\nFreshmen \n\n\nAdmission: 980 applied, 919 admitted, 459 enrolled, 3.51 average high school GPA\nAverage high school GPA: 3.51\nTest scores: SAT verbal scores over 500 74%, SAT math scores over 500 77%, ACT scores over 18 99%, SAT verbal scores over 600 48%, SAT math scores over 600 39%, ACT scores over 24 50%, SAT verbal scores over 700 22%, SAT math scores over 700 8%, ACT scores over 30 7%\n\nGood luck!
1108128
Although probably not a guarantee, you'll need the obvious high SAT scores, high GPA, a multitude of extracurricular activities, and a lot of community service. UCs also probably look for leadership and work experience, so try getting those things boosted up as well.\n\nAnd pray hard.
1077067
With a 4.03, 750/800/720 SAT, and two AP classes, you certainly have the scores to get in.  But Yale (and every other Ivy League college) is looking for something that sets YOU apart from everyone else that has such lofty scores.\n\nI got into Yale, my SAT scores and GPA were approximately the same as yours, I was 2/267.  That is NOT what got me in.  Everybody (almost) that applies to Yale, Harvard, etc. has these scores.  What makes you unique?  What will you bring to the class that others will not?  I think your extracurricular activities are excellent.  Editor of the school paper is a very nice feather in your cap; emphasize that.  Piano playing shows your breadth of interests.  If Math is your strong point, and you are an editor and a pianist, you are exactly the well-rounded individual they are looking for.  \n\nFurther, you show a human side by your community service.  In your essay, tell Yale what YOU will bring to the Yale community, and I think you will be very happy with the results.  Do not forget to interview not only with the admissions staff, but with any professors (if you can arrange it) in departments you are interested in as a major.  \n\nApplying to Harvard makes NO difference in whether you get into Yale or not.  You could not apply to Harvard and do Single Choice/Early Action anyway, so it is irrelevant.\n\nGo to their website, www.yale.edu, and look into their programs to see what interests you.\n\nIf you do not make the EA cut, and go through regular admissions and make the wait list instead of outright admission, visit the admissions people again (IN PERSON).  Show them that you are interested in attending; put a face to the mound of papers that they have to deal with every day.  That visit alone may get you in.  \n\nAll that said, after I was accepted at the colleges I was given admission to, I went back and visited them AGAIN.  I sat in on classes.  I wanted to make sure that the next four years would be at the university that was actually best for me, not the one I had pined for since I was 12 (which was Harvard, btw).  I picked Princeton over Harvard (and Yale), and the decision was one of the best that I ever made.  I'm not saying you should pick some other college over Yale; if you really have your heart set on Yale, and you get in, then by all means, you should go there.  But make SURE it is the college for you.  If Yale is your dream school, and you are sure of that, GO THERE.  You will never regret it.  \n\nGood luck, you certainly have the qualifications to go anywhere you want!
965040
Dear luka85,\nasking  this question means nothing.  If we say "yes" and you don't get in, does that mean that we have mislead you? What we say will be only an opinion. Only Harvard can truly give you the answer.\nThe only way to find out is to APPLY to Harvard
401232
Only if you have a high GPA, involved in school and the community (i.e. clubs, sports, volunteer work.) I suggest you study more and then retake it.
1068088
depends on the school... you probably have to be over 3.0 to have any chance and id say a 3.2 or 3.3 minimum to have a good chance. some schools (drake university, ohio state, and maybe some others) have guaranteed admission programs that are really nice, you could look into those. id contact the admissions office or browse the website and see if you can find a class profile at the college you would like to attend, and get the actual numbers as they can vary greatly school to school
962827
Umm, Law school admissions is heavily dependent on a combinatory score of both.\n\nI think you stand a descent chance with any school between 10-20. You're have an extremely strong score and a pretty mediocre one (no offense, it's a good GPA but i'm just looking at it from an Adcom perspective). Yale, Harvard, Stanford and others are a pretty lengthy reach given the GPA but not entirely impossible.\n\notherwise, good luck
841995
Try this:  I would like to find out my GPA and class ranking in order to determine whether or not I have met college acceptance requirements.\n\nOr:  I hope you'll be able to help me find out my GPA and class ranking so I can determine whether or not I have met college acceptance requirements.\n\nRemember:  If you're going to use the verb "to be" with "GPA and class ranking," you must use the plural form, since you're referring to TWO things and not ONE:  "what my GPA and class ranking ARE"--not "IS."
928897
call state northridge isn't to hard to get into. san diego is very difficult. Schools won't accept anyone with a gpa under 2.0, but even with that its tough
781267
Assuming that you meet all of their requirements for admission (i.e. a BA and some kind of Master's plus the required GPA), why not go ahead and apply instead of trying to outguess them.  Or at least go talk to a real live person instead of relying on what their catalog and website say.    \n\nYou are anticipating the worst when you haven't really tried yet.  You are reading between the lines and coming to conclusions that may not be warranted.  Go find out what the real story is.
616507
Generally you can boost your GPA by getting better grades in school.  You get better grades in school by committing yourself to all your homework and hours of study through your academic life.  Hope this helps.
347244
You may get above a 2.00 if you get all A's and A's on your final.I could figure it allgpa. out if i had all your grade.But at my school my gpa is from 9th till present they avg in my 9th and 10th gpa in to my current. \nA's=4\nB's=3\nC=2\nD=1\nF=0 and i think fourth 9wk it double.
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3.7 GPA, using the original method. Giving extra points for honors and advanced classes is bullshit.\n\nNot bad. Your parents are a-holes for being upset over B's.\n\nMore important than GPA is being involved in extracurricular activities and community service. Maintain that 3.7, continue with rigorous curriculum, get involved in sports and/or clubs, score well on SATs, and you will get into a good college.
794695
3.6 GPA is great! The highest you can have 4.0. College is scary at first for everyone. Remember when you went from elementary school to high school? That was scary but you did it. It's the same idea. College is awesome, it's normal to feel nervous at first, but it won't last long. Good luck!
1156411
I applied for a Master in Public Health and my undergraduate GPA was much lower than yours was( 2.7). I was accepted in all the school I applied to and did explain my low GPA in my essay. I explained about what happened to me personally that indirectly or directly caused my  GPA. You have to be truthfull in your explanation. Do not focus a lot on the explanation though, focus on what you have done that is related to Social work. Outline your career goals and aims and support your essay with facts and figures. It shows someone who knows what they want and what they are talking about.\n\nPersonally, before I began my application process, I did not think my GPA would affect my admission. I had a very positive attitude towards it and never worried about it. I spoke with a lot of faculty members as well.\n\nHowever, I am an international student and in addition I also had a very strong GRE score.\n\nAll the best
506109
I have a story for you... Im in 11th grade now and I have a 4.19 GPA for this year. I looked at my 9th and 10th grade put together and I had a 1.6 or something like that. I was always smart just never applied myself. I applied to URI with a bunch of excellent recommendations and I wrote them an awesome essay. My chances are looking good and I plan to go for Physics. So point of the story...If youre still in school, finish strong and show some responsibility and it will pay off.
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GPA:3.5 and up\nSAT: 1500 is considered average.