Your odds are pretty good. Grades are not the only factor considered for students. In my opinion, grades don't represent ability but a cross between what is being taught, your understanding and the way a teacher teaches. It is a known fact that people learn in different ways and there are tests that you can take to make sure you excel in college by determining how you learn. Most colleges have entrance exams and would help you. Don't be so hard on yourself-you might not have all A's, but doesn't your school require you to meet a minimum standard to remain involved in activities?
AnswerWell... the fact that you are involoved in a lot of clubs helps your chances slightly, but your grades are definatly the MOST important part of your transcript. Do well on your SAT or ACT, get involved in sports, and exceed the community service requirements, and your GPA will be less important. However, if you have a 2.8 and want to apply to a university, forget about it. The competition these days is INSANE. My best advice would be to apply to a state college. Best of luck, college is the most rewarding and exciting time of your life!This is a great question, especially in light of the recent shift in college admissions. A few years ago, admissions deans at both the University of Virginia and Swarthmore commented that the GPA is “meaningless” and “artificial.” And more schools are getting on board with the idea that the GPA is not the most important thing to consider when deciding whom they should admit.Every school has different criteria in mind when they look at high school grades and transcripts, and admissions officers know that with greater access to AP classes as well as weighted averages and grade inflation, the GPA number itself doesn’t tell very much about a particular person.
Now, this doesn't mean that you can slack off in school and let your grades slip. Schools still expect students to be challenging themselves and performing highly in school. And it also doesn't mean that joining 50 clubs and going to one meeting for each per year is going to get colleges excited.
But this DOES mean 2 things:
1. If your grades aren't PERFECT but you've got a lot of other really cool/interesting/unique things going in during high school, you're going to be just fine. And, depending on what your grades are and what else you have going on in your profile, you could have a great shot at a lot of great schools!
**But, again, don't join things just to pad your resume! Schools can see right through that. When it comes to activities, it is about DEPTH, not BREADTH. You are going to be much better off getting VERY involved and active in a FEW things things than being barely involved in 25 things. So think about what you love and get involved in THAT. You'll naturally get more and more involved in that because you like it, and then you're going to have a lot more to say about that activity than you would if you just joined every single club your school offered and barely did anything with any of them.
2. When it comes to the application, since GPA (and, to some extent, test scores) is becoming less central to the admissions decisions, the college essay is becoming more important. GPAs – and numbers in general – just don’t get to the heart of who a student is. And when admissions officers are looking for their next incoming class, they’re looking at the people, NOT the profiles. This new move away from considering a GPA is acknowledging that fact. The core of who a person is cannot be expressed in a number. But it can be expressed in a clear, engaging, unique, well-written essay that shows the school who you are (and not just what you can score).
Voice, tone, story content, pacing, structure—these are all fantastic tools to express your individuality and your unique perspective on the world. And that’s what the schools want: individuals with unique backgrounds, passions and personalities. The kind of people who can do more than ace some tests along the way; students who can bring something cool to the table, contribute to their community and make it a better place for everyone around them.
So whether you’re applying this year, or just getting a head start on your college plans, keep this in mind (but seriously – don’t stop studying!). Your academic abilities are important, but they’re not MOST important. So start branching out and focusing on the other things that make you, you: exploring your passions, getting involved in things that matter to you, engaging in things that are fun and different. Those things are going to be just as important – if not more – when it comes to getting into the school of your dreams.
If you secured bad grades in your 9th grade, your chances of the fourth year are prettily hurt.
no chance
get good grades
I don't think race will improve your chances of a scholarship over others with better grades and scores. With that, there is a hispanic scholarship fund available strictly for hispanics.
Spencers sister Melissa was always trying too be better, competitive, & everything Spencer wanted. Spencer has always been trying too be perfect, she wanted to be her sister, have the perfect boyfriend, perfect grades, and most of all perfect in sports! hope that helped!
Focus.
If you always got perfect grades one point isn't going to hurt you. If you had perfect grades you would have formed your question better.
Being bilingual does not greatly increase your chances of getting into an Ivy League University. Good grades, who you know, your SAT scores and community involvement will come first. Being bilingual shows that you are a well rounded person.
Study, study, study. Especially if you get good grades, your chances of getting a good salary in a few years will improve.
School, Good grades!
You can study for tests and do extra credit.
When you study for a test, study until you know everything about that topic. Also, turn in all of your homework and projects ON TIME!