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@Jk1289
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 • 2 years ago •
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A bunch of college courses but low gpa
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I will graduate with over 25 college courses and about 20 honors courses completed. My gpa is a 3.1 but I still have time to boost that as I am a junior taking only college classes. Do I still have chances at a prestigious college with these grades and a outstanding essay?

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@Anonymous123
413 answers, 351 votes
 • 2 years ago

Hi @Jk1289!

First of all, is 3.1 your unweighted or your weighted GPA?

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[🎤 AUTHOR]@Jk12892 years ago

Unweighted gpa

@Anonymous1232 years ago [edited]

You should aim for improving your GPA, but an unweighted GPA won't take into account your course rigor. If available, submit your weighted GPA to colleges as it will be higher than your unweighted. This will increase your chances of getting into prestigious colleges. Colleges love to see students taking college-level coursework (and doing well).

@Anonymous1232 years ago [edited]

GPA is not everything; you still have a chance at top colleges if you have impressive extracurriculars and essays. Hope this helps!

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@zayna.n.a
8 answers, 21 votes
 • 2 years ago

Many other factors contribute in addition to grades and essays. Since the rigor of your high school coursework is exceptional, your chances are higher.

Also considered your extracurricular activities, community service, standardized test scores, and letters of recommendation.

Try to get that GPA up, but if you can't make sure to explain your grades and make it up in every other category.

Hope I helped!!

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