I have a GPA of 3.0 so far, can I get into any of these colleges/universities?

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To begin, yes it is definitely possible to increase your GPA to a 3.3 and above, IF you study very hard BOTH semesters of your junior year. It is very easy to slack off or get distracted with the life and fun that surrounds you everyday, so if you want to get anywhere in life, make this your number one priority. Depending on how well you performed each semester of your freshman and sophomore year, it may be quite difficult to raise your GPA unless you put in your full heart and full mind into your studies (meaning setting higher standards for yourself, such as not accepting a semester GPA less than 3.8). Next, yes with your current GPA it is possible to earn admission into some of your desired colleges. I am very familiar with NorthWestern's admissions expectations and I think that will be your best bet at your current academic standing (they are less selective with GPA than the others). Besides academic achievement, colleges want to make sure that you have challenged yourself in high school rather than merely taking "fluff" classes, like PE. You could have a competitive GPA, but if your transcripts do not display academic rigor, then your odds of gaining admission against other applicants are far less. There are going to be an overwhelming number of applicants to these colleges, and the admissions officers will not notice you unless you stand out. The applicants that stand out are the ones that survive the process, so let them have something that will catch their attention, don't take it easy in high school because you will just blend in with the other average applicants and receive a letter of denial. Finally, SAT and ACT scores are looked at with much attention. If you have a relatively low GPA, a high score on either one of these college admissions exams will boost your odds of acceptance into the college (in a sense, making up for your low GPA). In order to score above the national average, you must STUDY like there is nothing else you know how to do. Read the test-prep books, take practice tests to become familiar with the structure, and take advantage of all other resources. It is simple; the more you study, the high you score. Colleges will usually look at both your GPA and test scores equally, although GPA is important because it shows the effort you were willing to put into your studies while test scores show specific level of knowledge and areas of skill. Therefore, if you have a low GPA (which 3.0 is considered rather low), then take your test scores seriously as they may save you from rejection and be the deciding factor of whether or not you get into college. Penn State cares about both, and they measure both with intensity. However, Penn State looks for increasing grade trends (academic improvement, so start now), level of difficulty in class schedules, and extracurricular activities/leadership. My advice; take your education serious at all times, GPA and test scores. I went all out on preparing for my college entrance exams (SAT and ACT), spending all free time studying.. even if it meant bringing my work to restaurants and a sport event. Also, get involved in your school or community. Play a school sport, join a club, START a club (leadership), volunteer at your local food bank, etc.There are many applicants out there that have done well throughout their high school that have worried about nothing but getting accepted into one of your preferred colleges, they have the advantage. It's up to you to show them you care too. Don't give up, follow your dreams, study!

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