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Dear College Admission Expert,
I have been told by my school counselor that the average GPA of those students accepted to colleges is a 3.5. I take a lot of challenging courses, and have a 3.2. Am I doomed? And what about my friend who has a 2.8? Any chances for him?
Oleg
Brooklyn, New York
Oleg,
Of course! Most colleges are far more flexible than your counselor has led you to believe. If the admissions officers see that you are constantly challenging yourself and taking courses that demand a lot of intellectual faculty, then they will definitely consider you as a serious candidate. Keep in mind that there are those select students who may take the same challenging course load and do better, however, they may not have the amount of community service and extracurricular activities as you. Try to supplement your academics with other activities to show the admissions officers that you are a passionate and well-rounded individual. Remember; admissions officers are people too, not automatons.
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