Can I get into Temple University?

Can I get into University of Illinois-Urbana Champagn, Ohio State, or Temple?

• I just finished up sophomore year in high school. Freshman year I had like a 2.9-3.0 GPA. Sophomore year I had like a 3.2 GPA. So there is an increase. I am involved in my church youth group, and I caddy in the summer. I also am in a few clubs in school (Games Club, Key Club, Junior State Assosiation), it's like a debate club. I am also in Jazz Band, and Pit Band in school. I also fence for the high school. I also will be a junior 4h instructor (if that helps at all). I will also be in two AP classes next year. They're Psychology and US History 2. I haven't taken the SAT yet. I would also like to know what is the minimum SAT/ACT score to get accepted into these three colleges. Lastly, if I end my high school career with a 3.2 GPA, what is my chance of getting into each of these three. I am out of state for all of them by the way.

• Answer:

  University of Illinois--Urbana-Champaign is a huge reach and I think it is pretty unlikely that you will be accepted there with that low of a GPA, and with you being out of state, that will hurt a lot because 92% of their student population are composed of in state students. If you get a 30+ on your ACT, you could have a better chance and make up for the low GPA. Ohio State University is a little more reasonable for you to get into. The accept more out of state students than Illinois and their ACT range is a little lower at 25-30. I would say you have a decent chance there. I think you could definitely get into Temple University. Their ACT range is a 20-26, and your GPA is just about right for that school. It still is a pretty good school too! Good luck!