What are my options with a 3.5 GPA?

Sup guys. So, I wanted to know what colleges I could realistically get into with a GPA around 3.5. Any suggestions or advice?

A 3.5 GPA places you in a good position for many colleges! Although it might be a little low for some of the very selective universities, a large number of excellent institutions do accept students with a 3.5 GPA.

If you're looking into public universities, consider schools like the University of Maryland, University of Florida, and University of Colorado Boulder. For private colleges, you might look at Emerson College, DePaul University, and Pace University, among others.

Keep in mind that college admissions involves more than just GPA, and that colleges will take a holistic approach in their consideration of applicants. Your extracurricular activities, letters of recommendation, personal essays, and standardized test scores (if required) are also important pieces of your application.

It would be useful to identify colleges that align with your academic and career interests. As you consider colleges to apply to, remember to find a balance - apply to target schools (where your GPA falls into the middle 50% of accepted students), reach schools (where your GPA is lower than the middle 50%), and safety schools (where your GPA is higher than the middle 50%). This strategy ensures you have a good mix of possibilities.

Good luck with your college search!