How I got into Top Colleges with a Low GPA | Ivy League and more

[@tomvsyou9200]

If 3.8 on 4.0 max gpa is a low gpa then I'm a dinosaur

[@rayzhang6453]

Lmao 😂

[@shlokmalpani3157]

Ok

[@The_Harylaba]

Be positive

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Me with GPA 3.0: OOOGAA BAGAA YAAGOOOGAA

[@NIGARID]

@@BiG-JuPO1O1 me with a 2.5:(

[@brockbland6788]

I have a fairly low weighted GPA (3.8) and a fairly high weighed (4.5) with a 35 ACT. I don’t think I’ve ever been more stressed in my life with College Apps coming up. This video helped a lot!

[@rayzhang6453]

Happy it helped! Good luck!

[@luck70]

How did it go?

[@jenniepeach6764]

hope u got in !!

[@navam.5862]

did you get in?

[@stararchy]

Did you manage to get into the school you wanted?

[@aidasall4815]

Lmao a 3.8 isn’t even low-

[@rayzhang6453]

For some of these top schools it’s on the lower end of the spectrum. Either way whatever your gpa, I hope my tips were helpful!

[@hay_bail1]

Is a 3.8 like one B? Or a low A?

[@katherineprieto4427]

@@hay_bail1 it’s equal to an A-

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Ikr I'm here hoping someone like me with gpa of 3.0.

[@boxedstorage5135]

You speak well! I had fun watching this as a senior in high school, even though I'm not binded by the American school system.

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@seanpao2892]

Legend has it he's still liking comments

[@rayzhang6453]

Of course 😊

[@julianbishhh8539]

There is nothing wrong with the music just a little to loud but overall video was great and informative

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you!

[@keeplearning4L]

this guy goated fr hope u have a great life ahead of u bro

[@rayzhang6453]

Thanks bro. Trying my best to help out and provide informative and useful content :). Best of luck to you as well!

[@keeplearning4L]

@@rayzhang6453 of course dude i am definitely in no shape to be going to ivy league but i can always appreciete someone who is just trying to help others. stay safe out here bro much love

[@rayzhang6453]

Yessir appreciate people like you 🙌🙌

[@nightsky733]

This video is so underrated wtf.

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you! Happy it helped :)

[@stocksuraj5275]

Very Quick & Very thorough & Straing to the Point. Thanks man really appreciate your efforts.

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you! Looking forward to making more helpful videos!

[@tiffanyng3649]

thank you so much for this Cornell is my dream school !!!

[@rayzhang6453]

Good luck! Follow your dreams ☺️

[@colino1020]

Hey Ray Zhang, I’m a sophomore who has a D in chemistry for the semester. I’m not very good at chemistry but plan to try for a computer science major. I currently have a 3.83 GPA from 3 B’s, 1 D, and the rest A’s. I’ve taken 2 AP classes so far (Human Geo & Computer Science Principles) and am currently taking AP Psych. All my other classes are Advanced Honors. I haven’t done any extracurriculars this year due to corona but have done a lot freshman year. Do you think I’ll be able to make it into a close to ivy league level school like Vanderbilt? I’d love to hear your thoughts & some possible suggestions to improve my chances!

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey Collin, I think your scores are fine. The only concern is the D but if you can make sure the rest of your grades are As and a few Bs you should be fine. Because of covid, colleges should understand that you won’t have much involvement but make sure you participate whenever you can. Also, if you have some kind of passion work towards that and use it to make an impact. Not only is this good for self growth, but it also looks good for college. Remember although we do many of these things for colleges, college rather you do it because you want to be an impact and are passionate about something. I would like to say that compsci is more selective. Either way good luck! You chances look good imo

[@alanamwash]

Hi, you could also retake Chemistry at a local community college to overwrite the D if you get a better grade. Maybe talk with your counselor and they can help you?

[@kaylee-dt3pi]

Do you have an update? Did you get it? :)

[@wolf3276]

What’s ur gpa now? How much did the d make it drop

[@AriaNovaX]

How can I get into ivy league in 2025 when I have 2.62 gpa (out of 4) in my bachelor's (only because I didn't study well 🤧)? How can I improve myself in 1 drop year? Which type of internships, exams, extra courses, other stuffs should I take??

[@SnehaNeogi]

New sub! This is really helpful! Planning to get into UPENN for my masters!

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you! Good luck! Will be making more videos soon so be on the look out :)

[@davimanzini9344]

Hey! First I want to thank you for this amazing video, it was really helpful to me. I wanted to ask your opinion on a few things: 1- Im a student from Brazil and, besides the fact that GPA isnt a thing here, it is wayyy more difficult to get good grades when you study in a good school. Even the best students struggle to get 8s on tests. So when we have to calculate our average in order to try calculating our GPA, a 3.0 is actually a mark very complicated to reach. 2- I only decided that I wanted to go to college in the US this year, my senior year, (studying abroad is kinda unusual in Brazil) therefore Im only having a few months out of all four highschool years to get involved in extracurriculars. I've done some extra activities already but they are nothing compared to the amount US students have. Im a dreamer and Im also really dedicated, so I really really really want to study in a top university in the US (not necessarily an ivy league). I am studying a lot for the ACT, which im taking once in october and once in december. Basically I would like to know your opinion on my situation, what you actually think about all this. Im doing my best, but i just feel like I wont be even considered in college admissions due to my lack pf extracurriculars and low GPA . I feel kind of lost idk, so if you could say what you honestly think it would mean a lot :) Thank you and sorry for commenting the whole bible in your comment section.

[@rayzhang6453]

Tbh I have no experience with international students so I’m def not the best person to consult in this scenario. However, I’m sure if you try your best and end up being top of your class you have a great shot at a top school. College admission officers will compare you with those around you, not people from diff countries and schools so if you aren’t given many opportunities they will totally understand. Make sure you get the highest ACT you can and spend a lot of time dedicated to your essay and prove to the admission officer why you are a good fit/should be part of their school. Also if your goal is just to go to school in the Us, there are so many college to choose from so def shoot for the top ones, but apply to some lesser known/ranked schools since every college will give you a great education! Good luck and have a nice day :)

[@davimanzini9344]

@@rayzhang6453 Ok! Thank you so much :))

[@joaolucascardoso6513]

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[@surya8217]

I’m going crazy wanting to hear the “ why u always in the mood “

[@rayzhang6453]

Lol one of my favorite songs :)

[@surya8217]

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[@sofy4432]

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[@rayzhang6453]

Lol thank you! I’ll be posting more helpful vids so hopefully I get there 🤗. Been busy with midterms these past weeks 😬

[@ellaboamah7958]

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[@prata1019]

Hey Ray, is a 3.76 unweighted and 4.2 weighted GPA too low for Ivy Leagues despite 9 APs and 5 DEs throughout high school? On the common data sets UPenn said their average GPA was a 3.9, Johns Hopkins was a 3.94, Princeton was a 3.95, Stanford was a 3.96, etc. whereas Harvard reported a 4.2 GPA and UChicago was a 4.33. How reliable are these numbers? Thanks!

[@justinballiet739]

What do you think would be a good gpa for Georgetown? Also are honors and ap classes the only way you get into solid schools?

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey Justin, if your school has honors and AP then I would say yea. Taking Ap and honors would be able to boost your gpa and show colleges the rigor in your courseload. However if you school doesn’t offer it then don’t worry as you will be compared with your peers and not really others from other schools for decision. Although I never applied to Georgetown I would assume an all A student is preferred, but it comes down to your sat and EC as well. My school used a website called naviance to show the grades and sat of past admitted and denied students so it’s going to differ school by school. See if your school has that kind of information. Good luck!

[@chanulaliyanage525]

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[@naomi9744]

nothing is stopping me, I’m still going to try applying to any ivy leauge

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep that’s the mentality! Good luck and believe in yourself because anything is possible :)

[@matthewlarrieu3783]

@@rayzhang6453 I Have a 3.5 and am a Junior. Still gonna apply to my dream school Stanford

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep gl! Gpa isn’t everything :)

[@naomi9744]

@@matthewlarrieu3783 i believe in you! Good luck !!

[@matthewlarrieu3783]

@@rayzhang6453 Thanks for the motivation !

[@jahnvi2907]

Hey Ray, I am an international student (India) and I was in the top 2 of my class throughout 9 and 10 (I took advanced mathematics through out 9 and 10 and scored 97 out of 100 in maths , 98 out of 100 in advanced maths and 92/ 100 in science). But due to problems I faced in my family and struggling mentally I didn't do well in 11th grade (also I changed school and had to move like 3 times in less than a year). Finally in 12th grade I got help and was ready to do better but my exams got cancelled and we will be accessed based on our last year performance. Also due to covid all the sat exams are cancelled here. I was fairly active through 9 and 10, where I was leader, participated in competitions, did art and painting as a hobby, house commander for girls parade, I participated in regional exhibition and got selected for the nationals but couldn't go because of riots that happened where I lived, I also participated in school drama as a script editor, promptor, as an assistant and played a minor role. I am also an avid reader and have participated in essay and poetry competitions in all these years. Do you think that I have a chance to get in a top school? And please give me some advice. It will be of great help if you could answer but I am very doubtful and unsure.

[@rayzhang6453]

Hi Javhni, I think you shouldn’t be worried since colleges take a holistic approach and check your overall cumulative grade not just one year. Your leadership looks good and honestly not much you can change, so I recommend making your essay very good and writing about why you academically did poorly one year in it. Overall don’t be worried, your overall grades still show you are an excellent student so colleges aren’t going to penalize you too much for having lower marks especially during covid. Good luck and hopefully that helps answers some of your questions and doubts!

[@jahnvi2907]

@@rayzhang6453 Thank you so much Ray! I was really anxious about it but your answer really helped a lot. Thank you again!!!

[@mananpatel6654]

I have similar story. I scored 90 GPA on 100 scale in 9th and 10th when I didn't even knew about MIT. I am in 11th and suffering from depression as I started to take career stress a few months ago which made me get F in Physics, Maths, Science in first term but I gave re-exam in which I performed like a B so my scores may get replaced but I have 2 months left for final exam and I aim for 85-90 GPA on 100 scale for that as I feel I can do better now. So, assuming I get minimum 80 GPA in 11th and 90 GPA in 12th. Will Universities understand my problem? Also, I just found about MIT in mid of 11th grade so I didn't even knew what extra-curriculars were even though I have been doing Gaming since many years which maybe can be counted as an EC. So can I do something in it that can help me for self growth and look good as an extra-curricular. I also started song writing now and I will try to make a song. I love doing that as well. And I am looking forward to start coding and create a website. 4th extra-curricular idk if I will have one but in case I feel like I will start reading. So, can these 4 extra curriculars be enough and what exceptionally good can I do in them? Plus, I aim for 1500+ SAT and I have neither participated in any Olympiads nor did any volunteer activities as I like to do things alone more. Even though I look forward to find a good group to do things with. I assume that I will have a good essay in application. Can I get admitted into top schools, particularly, I like MIT. Ray Zhang plz reply if you reading this. Thank you very much bro!

[@mehaktandon005]

@@jahnvi2907 hey, which colleges did you get into?

[@prakashpandey4646]

Great video and explanation‼️Just gained a new subscriber‼️🤙😎

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you!! Best of luck on your college applications! Will be posting some more informative tips soon so stay tuned 😎

[@BruceWayne-ly4xp]

Thanks for the video. I just had a really bad semester which ruined my 4.0. I ran simulations and found out that if I get my average semester grades for the remainder of highschool (all A’s and an occasional B), I’ll be finishing with a high 3.7. I was wondering if you think that’s a good enough gpa to get into my dream school, John Hopkins. I have a good amount of extracurricular activities and my practice SAT score was a 1530 so those should factor in nicely, right?

[@rayzhang6453]

I think a 3.7 is def good enough to get into JHU and similar schools. Your sat score is def really good and your EC should factor nicely. I’d make sure to explain in your essays about why you love JHU start researching reasons you are a good fit and why you want to attend besides being a very good institution etc. Usually, the essay is what separates very good applicants with accepted ones! Good luck and hopefully you find success :)

[@zainchalisa]

you’re my inspiration

[@angelamckie5330]

This was really helpful

[@rayzhang6453]

Thank you! Glad it helped! Good luck!!

[@donutz7532]

Hey, I dont know if you’ll see this comment but I have like a 2.5 gpa off of my first semester of freshman year. I honestly just got lazy and super demotivated but now I am determined to do great. If I do well this second semester and next three years and challenge myself, will I have a chance? My dream school is UCLA and UMichigan is on my list too. Keep up the great work!

[@virdolasa-sahani3487]

i know that all ucs schools don't check freshman year gpa.

[@dashkaj3832]

Thank you, you give me hope

[@rayzhang6453]

Good luck!

[@kaiti10]

Hey, Ryan. I really like your video and thought it was super insightful. I found this video because I’m feeling anxious but would like your honest opinion. I’m currently a senior with a 3.8 GPA non-weighted and I really want to get into UCI or UCLA, but I’m afraid my GPA is too low. I’m struggling with AP Calc currently (I have a C right now, but I’m trying to raise it to a B). I took 10 APs (including senior year) and about 5 Honors classes. I have done about 18ish extracurriculars to try to help with my GPA. I did not take the SAT or ACT due to COVID and UCs aren’t accepting them. Do you think I will get accepted? I would like your honest opinion. Thank you!

[@kaiti10]

Update: I got waitlisted at UCI, UCSD, and UCLA. I got into UC Berkeley and applied as a biochemistry major. I got off the waitlist for UCSD about a week ago and decided to go there instead of Cal. UCSD and Cal were my last options but... oh well. As for grades, I managed to get a B in AP Calculus for both semesters. I had all A for the rest of my classes. In my opinion, this year (2022) is one of the most competitive years with the largest amount of applicants. I think, in order to get into top schools like UCLA, you would need a near-perfect GPA. I think one of the factors for my waitlist at UCLA was my lower GPA. Also, major is a huge deciding factor as well. Stems majors are capped or impacted. Good luck to everyone else, though! Praying to get off the waitlist for UCLA but I think that's pretty impossible LOL!

[@eriswang2601]

Hi Ray! I was curious if your GPA is weighted or unweighted. I’m currently a sophomore with a slightly higher than 4 GPA since my school uses a weighted system. I am quite worried since I have don’t very impressive extracurrilars either. I have interest in art, but haven’t really pursued it up to this point. I don’t plan to aim for ivy but just a decent uni. What do you think I should do?

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey, my school has weighted gpa on a 4 scale as well. Since you are a sophomore you have tons of time to develop your interests and find extracurricular that you are interested and passionate about. If you love art, I’d create a portfolio of your work since most art schools prefer that. Even if you just like art as a hobby, I’d still capitalize on that by joining clubs related to art or founding something that your school doesn’t have. The most important thing is being able to show colleges you care because you are interested and not that you care just to get into college. Also for “decent” universities def know it is much easier to get into as they require lower grades and less EC. Try your best in school, get the best sat you can, and join clubs you love and when applying try ivies, decent schools, safe schools, etc and see how you fair. Again good luck and happy yo answer any other q you have!

[@zxhra]

I was always an overachiever and had straight As till sophomore year when online school started I. got bad depression and I got straight Fs. Now im a junior retaking some classes and passing with average grades and an F. Whats the best way to prove to unis that im actually more than what my grades say? I know im capable of so much more but my mental health just ruined it for me. Any advice?😭

[@lorealdonae]

Take a break. Take your mental health seriously and once you get back right, go back and redeem yourself. There is no race on when you graduate! It’s okay! A lot of people do it! Just make sure you stay determined on finishing!

[@suren1249]

Literally, I had such a good gpa until sophomore year when it dipped to 2.8 bruh and I’m struggling to bring it back up im now a junior with 3.2 so I feel you

[@user-jm8jz4is1b]

@@suren1249 Hey, I'm in a similar boat! I failed my freshman year and finished off my sophomore year with many incomplete classes, as I started school extremely late. I'm a rising junior now, but my GPA is still extremely below average because I only have 2 credits, with the rest being failed. We're ambitious, but we've got this!

[@journeyawaits1771]

Hey! So my top choices are Brown and Princeton. I am Class of 2021 and got into Wellesley College. I know especially this year there will be a bigger emphasis on your transcript, ECs, and personal/supplemental essays. I started taking Honors class during my first-year and then took mostly all APs and Honors classes from sophomore to senior year which I have gotten mostly As in. I have been consistent in my ECs and had strong LORs from my U.S. History AP teacher and Drama Club Director. I really am having high hopes but low exceptions, what do you think? I also didn't submit any standardized testing scores. Freshman Year: 86/100 Sophomore Year: 92/100 Junior Year: 98/100 Senior Mid-Year: 98/100

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey Journey, first off congrats on Wellesley college and your current acceptances! Wellesley is a phenomenal school that is in a similar tier of colleges in your top choice. That said, I think your chances are really good! I don’t think the SAT is important this year because of covid so I wouldn’t worry about it. Your grades are also fine especially since there is a very good increasing trend. At this point idk what else you can do since I believe colleges are starting to come out in the next few weeks. Best of luck and don’t stress it! College is really a gamble since even qualified students get rejected. Your chances are definitely good so again don’t worry! Let me know if that answers your questions :)

[@v.y.3282]

Hello, so my gpa is a 3.5 but I have exceptionally Upenn Wharton focused ECs. I have a very rare and competitive Wharton Internship, I attended their competitive Pre-Bacc program, and will be attending their most competitive LBW program in the summer. I also plan to do the Penn Fly In programs. I take a lot of classes at UPenn and have A's in all of them. I will have roughly 12 aps and 5 honors finished by senior year and have a state level volleyball team commitment. I also tutor and have leadership experience. I have not taken sat yet. Can these make up my low gpa? I want to go to Wharton Upenn. (Its low because I had an extremely bias physics teacher and got a flat 70 in the class)

[@nemiahjohnson9018]

I plan on not taking the act or sat due to the coronavirus. Many of the schools I’m applying to have dropped the requirement. However, I have a lot of extracurriculars and a 3.8 gpa. Do you think I should still apply to them?

[@nemiahjohnson9018]

What else should I do ?

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep I would still apply. Imo your gpa doesn’t seem low so just make sure you let them know your extracurriculars and write a killer essay! Gl

[@pranavganesan7787]

I have a 3.78 UW (4.17 W), with pretty good ECs. I also got a 33 ACT but since most colleges are test blind I won’t be able to submit it. What are my chances for moderate to highly selective schools? Enjoyed the video btw 😊

[@rayzhang6453]

Your chances are actually pretty good! Your act is def a great score and your gpa is pretty high as well. I think you have a great shot so def apply to any of the top schools you desire and wish for the best. Best of luck again! Thanks for watching 🤩

[@pranavganesan7787]

@@rayzhang6453 thanks for replying! This made me feel so much better. My dream school is UCB so🤞

[@rayzhang6453]

Best of luck!

[@arhanzarodriguez2535]

im a current sophomore & class of '23. this year my grades / GPA have dropped tremendously due to lack of motivation & side effects of the pandemic. i had a 3.5 gpa and dropped down to a 2.5 gpa ... is there any tips to boost my GPA during summer going into junior year or junior year in general. anything works pls let me know thank u this vid was super helpful 💘💘

[@rayzhang6453]

I would say set yourself a schedule and make sure you find the reasons for lack of motivation. If it’s because you are watching too much KZbin or on your phone too much, try to put your phone downstairs or shut it down for the few hours you study. Procrastination is something I still deal with (and most people as well) but it’s important to realize that if you focus on school work and lower the amount of time you are on social media it’s going to help your future immensely. You can also try to study in short spurts and just make sure you are in top of things such as getting hw done legit and putting effort into school work over everything else. With the pandemic things are def more laid back but make sure you enforce these rules for yourself because it will really prepare you for college workload and the workforce. Best of luck! Thanks for watching :)

[@arhanzarodriguez2535]

@@rayzhang6453 thanks sm once again !!! :D

[@him3209]

As a class of 23 I felt you on this gang. My GPA dropped crazy because of the pandemic I had like a 87 to an 83 my sophomore year I had mad problems that year. Going forth for my junior they ain’t let me take honors or aps because of my Sophomore year so I worked junior year (what helped me was friends motivating me and that what I’m doing has a purpose and kept it in mind). It eventually payed out for all 4 quarters I passed with honors which was 90 and above and 90s in all my classes. And I did wrestling and rugby and couple clubs that I enjoyed and loved. Knowing I was a complete bum in my sophomore year I worked for my junior year. Now I’m bout to be a senior getting ready for my SATs soon and college applications. I hope that you did well in junior and good luck with college admissions. And apply to these colleges because at the end of the day there is nothing too lose if you get rejected it’s there loss not yours. My message was everywhere but I hope the best for you

[@rko2946]

Help!!! I really want to go to top LACs like Bates, Bowdoin, and Colgate, and other top schools like BU, Northeastern, Tufts, and Cornell. While I can get a high ACT score, have the rigor, good EC’s, and essays, my gpa is not the best. I had a lot going on, and have 6 B’s and 1 C. These were all honors/AP classes.

[@thorbenjohr]

I'm from Germany and I'd love to study in the US, but having a 2,3 gpa and no sat/act i have literally no chance of getting into a decent school.

[@evelynolson5731]

Hi! I'm a rising junior in Canada and I've been struggling with severe depression, social anxiety, and EDNOS - both in freshman and sophomore year I had all As with 2 C+s as outliers - I'm getting help now and hopefully I'll be able to raise my grades for the upcoming years, in which I'm in the IB program. If I mention how I struggled in my essays to an Ivy League school, would my chances still be alright? What sort of grades in the IB would I need to achieve to have a realistic opportunity? Thanks for this video, it was super informative.

[@rayzhang6453]

I think growth is always helpful to college admissions, but IMO it’s more about how you present yourself and less of showing them you struggling. I would def mention your situation tho, just make it more than that. I would say shoot for the highest you can get. Don’t set a number since the college admission process is very random. There isn’t a set formula to get in. You just have to try your best and see where it takes you. Sorry for such a delayed response, but hopefully you are in a better place and best of luck!

[@wolf3276]

Similar situation good grades freshman bad sophomore and assuming good straight As again jr and senior I’ll probably have a 3.75 by college admissions time so I’m worrying

[@aadipatel5019]

I have a question. If I showed I improved my gpa throughout high school is this good. Also I got a 3.57 weighted gpa freshman year. But then junior year I took harder classes and ended up with a 4.2 weighted. Would colleges like this even though I did really bad freshman and sophomore year. 10th grade I got a 3.74 weighted gpa.

[@rayzhang6453]

Yes definitely helps if you have an upward trend. Your overall gpa isn’t bad I would continue doing what you have been doing and keep up the great work!

[@aadipatel5019]

@@rayzhang6453 thanks. Also I have an SAT score of 1360. Do you recommend I take it one more time to get between a 1470-1500

[@williamframpton8098]

Hey man this video gives me some hope. I really appreciate it! Although I do have a question, being when you said that you had a low gpa and got accepted into a top school what exactly was that gpa? Also one more thing, do colleges care if you were a 2 sport varsity athlete even if you have no intention on being recruited?

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey, I had a 3.8 unweighted. Colleges do care if you have 2 sport varsity. It shows commitment and if you can do well in school it shows you can handle many responsibilities and it looks very good!

[@thejsaji6169]

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[@bobbuilder3162]

Ok so I have around a 3.3 gpa and I plan on taking the sats in a month. When I start applying I will have 6 AP classes and a couple of dual enrollment classes. My average freshman year was a 82 then my Sophomore year it was a 85 and now I’m my junior year it is a 90 average. I want to go to UF and like I had like a life altering thing going on during my freshman and Sophomore year that ended up resolving in the summer of my sophomore to Junior year.

[@rayzhang6453]

I think your chances at UF are great. I don’t believe UF is as competitive as some of the other schools people are aiming at so you def have some leeway when it comes to SAT/ Gpa. Your increasing trend is also promising. Keep up the great work and you will reach your goals! Good luck :)

[@bobbuilder3162]

@@rayzhang6453 thank you! Just like so many colleges have a higher gpa than mine that I want to go to and I just regret my performances in Freshman and Sophomore year.

[@rayzhang6453]

Best of luck! Don’t worry about the low gpa, if you are improving I don’t think it should hurt you that much!

[@digvijayasingh7603]

Hey Ryan! Thank you for the content. I'm an international applicant and my Mid termGPA is around 85 on 100 scale. How do I measure this? Low, High, Average? Thanks:)

[@lattesongs]

I have 2 low GPAs but I have a good reason, clinical depression. thats a good reason right? (and yes it's true and yes I'm taking medicine now)

[@ilyasa.mehkri7831]

Thank you for the tips!!!

[@mooshie-gq7st]

IN WHAT WORLD IS A 3.8 GPA LOW

[@meaganliu6595]

I am applying from Canada with no SAT or ACT score due to the virus... My average is between the 90-95 range and I have a lot of extracurriculars including a sport I did for 6 years and organizations... Do you think I have a chance for ivey lol

[@rayzhang6453]

Yeah I think you should def give Ivy League a shot since you seem like a qualified applicant! I recommend spending more time on your essay since a very good essay can elevate you to the next level. Good luck!

[@tk5212591]

How many ap classes did you take? Did you take any sat subject tests?

[@rayzhang6453]

I took 6 aps overall and took sat math subject and sat chem subject. Overall I did fairly well on the subject tests above 700 on both (I don’t quite remember the scores lol). However, from my experience AP classes aren’t as important as gpa, meaning if you get all Bs in an AP class, it’s better if you take all honors and get straight As. Colleges care more about cumulative gpa so don’t try to get as many AP classes and overwork yourself. Take classes you are comfortable with!

[@astroaustralian7039]

Hey! thanks for the video, currently I'm in freshman year with a 3.9 gpa and I've made a huge improvement academically, my first semester of freshman year was around 2.7 gpa, and my final gpa for freshman year is expected to be 3.6 or 3.7. I'm hoping to get 3.9 or 4.0 gpa for the rest of high school, Later on do you that this one bad gpa will effect me from getting into a higher school?

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey! Your low gpa shouldn’t really affect your chances. If you can show that you are consistently doing well and mention your newly found work ethic or motivation in your essays. It can actually strengthen your chances since it shows a student that has changed for the better. Also gpa isn’t the only thing colleges look at. Make sure you have a nice SAT and EC. Best if luck!!

[@astroaustralian7039]

@@rayzhang6453 Thanks for the reply! Im currently joining a few clubs at my school and doing some courses. My dream school is MIT / Caltech so I'm doing a lot of work around that general engineering / STEM field and a NASA course over the summer. Im hoping in my later years I get some A+'s to increase my unweighted GPA to sort of balance out for that one mistake ,and like you said it will show ive improved for the better! I really appreciate the reply Thank you and Good Luck!

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep best of luck to you as well!!

[@bobsomersby8568]

Great Tips Ray! The title of your video says 'top universities', and Cornell DEFINITELY is one, but which others did you get into? Oh, and why did you choose Cornell over the others?

[@rayzhang6453]

Thanks for the comment! I’ll be making a video soon regarding that topic

[@Ripzzy]

Hi Ray I have been going through some tough times at school keeping up with my academics. I had below 3.0 GPAS from freshman to right now (Junior currently). Right now I have a gpa of 2.2 and still waiting for my SAT results. I have some extracurricular stuff but idk if I can even go to a UC at this point. What are your thoughts

[@rayzhang6453]

Hi, thanks for the comment. I am sorry you are going through tough times and wish you the best. I recommend reflecting on how you could improve your senior year grades and try your best to get a higher gpa and sat score. I would try my best if I were you and accept if you get in or not. College is very much a gamble so there’s no true recipe for success. Remember that there are also transfer options if you do not get in if you preform well your first year of college (although I don’t have much info on transferring) and also that any college will offer you the skills necessary to be successful. College is just a milestone and not an end goal. No matter what college you go to, your goal is to get a job and provide for yourself and your family so I wouldn’t stress it so much and just try your best! Hopefully this was helpful and good luck :)

[@ridhimasingh6040]

Hi Ray, your video helped. Quick question. I'm a junior who is looking getting into Stanford and other UC's but since after taking two other AP classes I ended up with a C and B which dropped my gpa from a 4.0 to 3.38 but I will be taking 5 other AP classes so hopefully that will help. So since this year many schools have decided to not look at SAT or ACT so would you recommend me taking it also I have been involved in all the clubs at school also I am the officer for few of them. So getting into Stanford, do you think if I have a good chance with Stanford? Looking forward to seeing your response.

[@_a_5494]

hey man, im a bit curious as to how your gpa went from a 4.0 to a 3.38 after just a C and a B (this should still keep you in the 3.8-3.9 range). If you do have a 3.38 you likely won't be able to get into Stanford.

[@zzthelazy351]

Hello Ray Zhang, I have 3.07 gpa unweighted. Do colleges look for unweighted or weighted gpa

[@kartikk241]

Hey one q - in my ninth grade, I got 87/100, 87/100, 99/100, 81/100, 79/100 and 69/100. my avergae is 83.7/100. I am really concerned about my ninth grade - especially because my average is 83.7 and I got 79 and 69 out of 100 in 2 subjects. My grades have now improved and I get mostly 95 plus. So do I have a chance at some ivy leagues if I have some good sat score and extracurriculars as well?

[@rayzhang6453]

Yea you still have tons of chances. If you can keep your grades at 90-95/100 and get leadership and a good sat score colleges will see the growth. My freshmen grades Weren’t amazing either (although I didn’t have any c or d) but since it’s your first year colleges should understand. Good luck!

[@haydentrantham7150]

I have a 2.3 gpa in sophomore year is it to late to try to buckle down and get into college

[@rayzhang6453]

Although your odds will def be lower than someone who has gotten straight A’s I would not give up and work towards getting higher grades since it’ll benefit you either way (improve study habits) and also def get you into a better college. Additionally, top schools like an ivy will take your growth and use it to positively impact your chances so moral of the story: Buckle down and good luck!

[@tsukki1417]

Hi Ray! I really liked your advice, but I'm having some trouble applying it. Would you be okay with reading some of my essays and giving input? It's totally fine if you don't have the time, but I thought I'd ask anyway!

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey sorry I didn’t see this! My ig is _rayzhang_ contact me there for more information!

[@skyevans1601]

do ap tests matter? like do colleges care about your actual scores or just the fact you took the class...because theres no way im getting a 5 on the apush test.

[@rayzhang6453]

Ap test from my experience don’t really matter. It’s mostly so you get credits and skip intro college classes. The reason I think this too is since on the application you self report, whereas for sat and gpa you have to give them the official transcript/have college board send scores. That means they care less about your AP scores compared to other things. You also don’t need to report them if you don’t want to so I wouldn’t worry too much. If you can get 3-4 you should be fine. Any lower may look bad and def won’t allow you to get credits. At Cornell they only accept 4-5 so thats something to keep in mind when applying as well. Good luck!

[@skyevans1601]

@@rayzhang6453 also how much harder was the real sat compared to practice tests? i usually get like 1500 - 1550 on practices but I'm nervous about whether that will actually translate on the real one...

[@thebloxxybois9629]

I hAve 1559 sat with a 3.3 goa b/c of my ahfd . I wasn’t on meds because of the side effects. Should I disclose this if is it a negative

[@llllmmnn9691]

Low gpa with no SAT(dude I got cancelled for more than 7 times) Not gonna get into any schools

[@rayzhang6453]

I wouldn’t say you can’t get into any schools. You may have a lower chance at a top school but don’t be discouraged. I’d try to improve your grades if you can, and if not try your best at getting into any college and work towards a better grade there. All colleges can offer you courses to make you job ready so don’t stress the process! Best of luck!

[@rich5397]

Great advice! I just got a 1410 on my SAT and I already taken it twice, should I take it for the 3rd time? Should I submit a 1410? My GPA is perfect, and I believe my SAT score is the highest from my small, country, high school.

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey Richard. I would take it once again before submitting it. 1410 is by no means a bad score but if you can get it to around 1450+ you increase your chances tremendously. However if you are unable to take it or improve, I recommend applying with the 1410 and sending either a high sat subject math or reading or an updated SAT to make up for it and many times this growth can result in an acceptance than a rejection! Good luck again!

[@rich5397]

@@rayzhang6453 Okay thank you! For clarification, I have already taken the SAT twice last month, and I went from 1350 to 1410. I don't think subject tests are offered for me. I can take the 3rd one this Saturday!

[@lonethealoneone5554]

My 9th percentage: 94% My 10th percentage: 95% My 11th percentage: 95%(expected) My 12th percentage:96%(expected). Is it fine?

[@rayzhang6453]

Those are great marks! Grades don’t always decide college acceptance but you should have a really good shot with all those As! Good luck!

[@avatar2k210]

Hi so if you have to time to answer it would be very much appreciated , so freshman year i did really bad online i had a 1.9 because of online school i couldn’t concentrate i had a horrible attention span online , but now sophmore year i have a 4.0 and am 1000% percent sure i can keep a 4.0 for the next 2 years if i do some ec stuff and have good test scores do u think i could get into a ivy league , or what do u think i have to do get into a ivy league, or does the 1.9 just make schools walk away right away?

[@bigcheesecurdlover4108]

3.75?

[@itsxavier3493]

Imma just just really hard on the act and essay to make up for my gpa

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep! Also if you want some tips I made an sat video! Good luck!

[@Same1689hfrh]

Hello. I’m an incoming senior. I have struggled throughout high school and as hard as I worked I still didn’t do well and my current gpa is 2.9 but I find tomorrow how much it went up. Next year I plan on taking 3 AP Classes, and a few college credit classes at my local community colleges. My extracurricular are good. And I have a lot of leadership and volunteer hours. Any advice on how to fit in with h the top students. My dreams school is hopkins.

[@rayzhang6453]

I have several friends that internally transfer to top schools after attending state schools. Make sure you are involved and have amazing grades in college. Additionally, make sure your essay to the college is good. I don’t have experience with internal transfers but a lot of students transfer to top schools each year. Treat it like if you could redo Highschool and try your best to capitalize on the opportunity!

[@Same1689hfrh]

@@rayzhang6453 hey thank you! I’ve gotten A’s and B’s this year. So I hope my gpa goes up to a 3.4-3.5… therefore when I apply my gpa isn’t too low. Hopkins is my dream but I have solid universities with 30%+ acceptance rates that I can merge to go towards. Your right about transferring where ever I go. I definitely will strive for their med school which is top in our country.

[@rayzhang6453]

Gl! You can do it!!

[@elbetelgulilat6580]

hi! this video was rly well made. im a junior right now and my transcript so far consists of majority A’s with some B’s and I know I will have a C average this semester in AP AB Calc. Am I doomed? this grade is always on my mind and it’s freaking me out. what should i do? I was thinking if I take BC in the second semester and get a good grade in that class or a 4 or 5 on the AP exam it will make up for the C in AB Calc? What do you think? Please help me lol

[@aaravmaheshwari3733]

how did it go?

[@nathanh6305]

Thanks for the insightful video. I was wondering if you could give me your thoughts on my situation. i’m finishing up my freshman year and I didn’t do very well. The first semester I got a 4.0 from getting straight A’s in all my classes, but unfortunately I had some unforeseen events happen and I had a really bad burn out. I’m normally a great student averaging all A’s and a B most quarters. Do you think I have a shot at getting into a top college even though I really messed up my second semester of freshman year?

[@rayzhang6453]

I think you have a great shot! My first semester wasn't too great either but I made sure to improve sophomore, junior, and senior year. colleges will look at a cumulative so if you didn't do well one year don't be discouraged a try harder. My freshmen year grades were not anywhere close to getting into an ivy league school, but I improved drastically junior and senior year. Hope this helps!

[@jivamsimko2963]

My GPA is 3.2 and I don't take AP or SAT... I'm international applicant. But I have an interesting research background and I submitted an abstract of a top research proposal for college. Also a scientific article (it's a book chapter - IntechOpen). I'm also older than others (I'm 25).. What do you think about my chances? (also I think my recommendations are perfect)

[@centerofmotivation1904]

Did you get in?

[@jivamsimko2963]

@@centerofmotivation1904 no.. 😞 I accepted in some other universities but I can't pay for them. It's really sad I'm 26 now and I don't have a degree. I can't study here either.

[@lerg8557]

@@jivamsimko2963 how are you now?

[@jivamsimko2963]

@@lerg8557 waiting for the soka University of America

[@yostinakhalf4191]

I got a total B gpa in my school system it is about from 80-85% is this too low that I shouldn't even try to get accepted to my Dream uni because if they saw this they will reject me immediately or I am mistaken?

[@rayzhang6453]

To be completely honest, chances are definitely lower than maybe the average applicant. HOWEVER, I still highly recommend you apply since colleges will look at other things like standardized tests (if you took one this year), extracurriculars, and most importantly your essay. If you can make your essay really good and have great extracurriculars along with it, schools will still consider yoy as a favorable applicant. Good luck! Chase your dreams 🌞

[@yostinakhalf4191]

@@rayzhang6453 also I got this grade in sophomore year so I will start my junior so if I started to get good grades again as my freshman year this will affect anything? And I am thinking of writing my circumstances in the covid19 section in common app as I have different conditions that made this noticeable drop

[@nanix6916]

Im going to become a sophomore. I failed an elective class in freshman yr. My weighted gpa is 3.5, my unweighted is 3.3. I messed up rlly bad. Do you think I can recover from this with my remaining 3 yrs of highschool?

[@rayzhang6453]

Yes for sure! Make sure you try your best no matter what since 1) colleges like to see growth 2) the higher you can make your gpa the better the chance at a top college! 3 years is plenty of time so keep your head up!

[@nanix6916]

@@rayzhang6453 thank you, i will keep this information on mind! :)

[@insightinfinitum_]

I’m a freshman and got all As in my classes except for one C this semester in health class. Am I screwed or do I still have a chance?

[@rayzhang6453]

No you have all the chance in the world! One bad letter grade will not blow it for colleges try to get no more Cs your next few years and you should be fine. Good luck!

[@insightinfinitum_]

@@rayzhang6453 Alright thanks for the feedback, I am going to try to get all As from now on.

[@kermitsbigbussy3194]

Most ivies don’t look at freshman year. I got 3 c’s for the first time Freshman year. It feels rlly bad :(

[@diyabahukhandi6632]

@@kermitsbigbussy3194 where did you go to college?

[@shortfilmfiesta9512]

Hey zhangh my dream is to get into cornell,dartmouth,ucla,and usc and its my freshman year and i dont think i did that good in my term 1 exam Do you think this will affect my chances and do you have any advice for my high school journey.

[@shortfilmfiesta9512]

I also have a question Do colleges care about 8th grade grades?

[@shortfilmfiesta9512]

can someone please reply. I am dying of fright

[@justinlee458]

If I have one B in AP Physics C my junior yr of high school, will that doom me from being accepted into an Ivy League? (I plan on majoring in International Relations)

[@calmingaesthetics7630]

Hi Ray! Such a helpful video. I am looking forward to apply this year and don't really have any counselor and help. Would you be able to review my essays? I would be so grateful. Thankyou!

[@kunalmagar6026]

Sir I am from India and I have 2 backlogs in my bachlors engineering.now I clear that in first attempt. so was I am eligible for mba in Cornell

[@ubr-mtv8702]

Thank you very much. Music way too loud thouh.

[@shuddup3618]

3.2 gpa and 1600 sat😕😕😕

[@ladieslovecoolc117]

Hello. I have a question, I been out of school for a few years, the college I want to go to requires a 4.0 gpa , and a 29 on ACT, I took the ACT 10 times and scored 19 the last times and I got a 2.7 gpa . What should I do to go to that college?

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey Charles! Are you applying to college this year? If not try your best to improve your standardized scores and your gpa. If so, try and make up for lower stats with more involvement and a killer essay. If you are applying regular decision make sure your grades this year are higher as colleges will look at senior year grades. Additionally I would try to explain the the college in your essay why your stats were on the lower end and how at this stage you are prepared to attend their institution. Hopefully this is helpful and best of luck!

[@lorecalderon1511]

Hello a question to enter a Harvard what is the minimun GPA that is needed, taking into account that i am a foreign country ( Peru ) or is the same . Please answer me:(

[@lorecalderon1511]

Another question if I have an average GPA but in the SAT, Toefl, the essay, the extracurricular activities I have excellence, they can still accept me at Harvard. please answer me 😔 ♥ ️

[@rayzhang6453]

So there isn’t a set number for a Harvard acceptance since they look at stuff like extracurricular, essay, standardized tests, etc. I think your chances are good but Harvard is never guarenteed and rejects tons of qualified applicants. I’d give it a shot and see what happens, but for these top schools there’s really no guarantee. That said your chances are def good since your standardized scores make up for your average gpa. Just comes down to essay and your involvement! Good luck!

[@lorecalderon1511]

@@rayzhang6453 Thanks a lot♥️

[@passamani4462]

Hello, I'm in the 3rd quarter of 9th grade, and I'm from Brasil. If I start getting 9/10s from now on, can I enter a top tier university like: Harvard, Mit, Stanford & etc?

[@rayzhang6453]

Hey! Top colleges look at EC, Standardized exams, and personal essays (as I’ve said in the video), so grades alone won’t guarantee anything. However, a 9/10 def qualifies you for to schools you listed. Good luck!

[@passamani4462]

@@rayzhang6453 Thank you! Also, thank you for answering, most youtubers don't

[@aaronle2460]

Hey, whats going on Ray. I was wondering, i had a 3.4 gpa freshmen year and had 1 c in chem honors my first semester of my sophmore year, and the rest bs and as. If i were to get a 4.0 the next semester and junior and senior year, is there still a chance I can get into a college like UC Berkley. I do swimming and did service hours during the summer. Are there any tips you could give me? Thanks.

[@abdoulayecharles2335]

I made 1 C in freshman year and I finished of with a 3.625W and a 3.3uw and now I’m in sophomore but I have made 4.0 so far but I’m worried that my freshman year will affect me

[@rayzhang6453]

I would not worry! One bad year will not really affect your chances too much! If show consistent growth you’ll be fine! Good luck!

[@lighthousesniper124]

I had a lower uw gpa than that as a freshman. I think it was a 3.0 because I didn't take work seriously. Try to not get c's, get more a's than b's and you should be good.

[@abdoulayecharles2335]

@@rayzhang6453 Update, made a 4.5gpa sophomore year and I have a 3.92 w and a 3.6 uw entering junior year, and i am top 10 of my class with dual enrollment at Belmont university and in the IB programme 😎

[@crazedxi2098]

This is ridiculous, I’m smart enough for any of these schools and yet with a 3.2 gpa and no education for the past year, it seems impossible for me to do anything with my life anymore. “Only a 3.8” shut up

[@SpecyBox]

Low gpa, no sat/act scores... Then what?

[@rayzhang6453]

Then it comes down to EC and essays. I firmly believe the essay for each college when you apply is probably the most important since it shows your personality and the type of person you are. Make sure you spend a lot of time on that and start early. I know people who started brainstorming it a year in advance. Btw if you didn’t know there are two types of essays: Common app and supplement. The main essay about who you are is the common app, supplement are essays that each college asks you regarding why you want to join their school. I’d make sure those are written well which is easier said than done. Also idk what grade you are in, but make sure to have a focus when joining clubs and join those that you are genuinely interested in instead of those that others join. That’s my advice for low gpa and no sat/act! Good luck! Hopefully this was helpful 👍

[@marwaahmadzai611]

hey man, I had a really tough high school year that really badly effected my academics i currently have a gpa of a 2.2 out of 4.0. I am in a really dark place right now with that. what should I do to applying to good colleges?

[@adavidson2]

consider going to community college for a year, get good grades there, and going to a better college

[@jasonli1244]

It’s honestly scary. The application deadline for a lot of Ivy Leagues are soon and I’m cleaning up as much mistakes as I can in my essay at this point. What do you think my chances are since I was not able to take the ACT/SAT? GPA 5.0 scale: 5.079 AP/IB: School didn’t offer Graduating with a diploma and an Associates in Arts(21 college classes so around 60+ credit hours). And outside of that I did extracurriculars like FBLA for the past 4 years(current state officer). At this point I’m just hoping I can make it into at least one of them.

[@rayzhang6453]

Honestly you stats look really good. Besides the AP and IB which colleges will understand since it’s not your fault you didn’t take them. The college credits will especially stand out! I’d try it and hope for the best since top colleges like Ivy League schools will reject tons of qualified applicants since there are so many so it’s really a lottery at that point. Either way don’t worry and good luck!

[@yaseet8344]

3.7 gpa is good enough for undergraduate in McGill for medicine to accept

[@rayzhang6453]

It would need to be based off your EC and essays but the gpa is fine. Good luck!

[@yaseet8344]

Thank you

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep np good luck!

[@yaseet8344]

Did not except 👎

[@brazilbella4223]

Am sorry but the background music is so distracting

[@tomvsyou9200]

Can I get admitted to harvard with a 3.0 gpa but high sat and high act with a lot of extra stuff?

[@rayzhang6453]

Yes that is possible. Good luck!

[@bigcheesecurdlover4108]

Not really

[@omtechdeals7777]

What was your gpa?

[@rayzhang6453]

4.3 weighed on a 4 scale

[@omtechdeals7777]

@@rayzhang6453 Lol nice. How is that low. I have a 1550 but a 3.6 UW :(

[@omtechdeals7777]

@@rayzhang6453 but my senior gpa is perfect... if that helps and my courseload is the most rigorous like not easy classes pretty much all APs

[@rayzhang6453]

Compared to those in my school and the average at Cornell and other top schools it is pretty low. That’s a really nice sat score and your gpa isn’t that bad! Good luck!

[@rayzhang6453]

Yeah it will help! My senior gpa was very good as well and colleges will definitely use that to decide if you are on the border of getting in

[@juliettetrabal]

I'm so angry lmaooo i have a 3.79 3.79 ahhhhhh i was so close 😂😭

[@rayzhang6453]

lol don’t worry still great 🤩🤩

[@pranayjoshi4885]

Im from India currently in 10th grade....my 9th grade's gpa was really low but Im working hard to get better gpa and I think I will get ..I will try to maintain my grades and I also have decent amount extracurriculars that includes sports, volunteering....is there any chance for me to get In a good University...does 9th grade marks matters that much even if I get decent grades in 10th,11th and 12th (I'm not applying to ivy leagues) Thanks

[@rayzhang6453]

Hi Pranay, your chances shouldn’t be lowered from bad marks in 9th grade. Colleges like seeing growth so if you show you can improve your grades, it will actually help your chances. Good luck!

[@pranayjoshi4885]

@@rayzhang6453 thanku so much sir🙂

[@iannamagno1291]

hello, I’ve been struggling during school because of corona I’m a freshman going into my sophomore year I have 3 As 2 Bs and 1 D i have a current 2.7 gpaI did terribly this year because I was stuck at home I did no clubs and have not done AP and honor classes yet please tell me or give me advice on what I need to do I am 100% determined on making sure when I get back to school that all my grades will go back up again please give me advice as to what I should do thank you!!

[@rayzhang6453]

I think you'll be fine as long as you can improve your grades in the next few years. Clubs will definitely be harder to get with Corona and colleges will understand. You can do some outside of school stuff or create something you are passionate about. Additionally, make sure you join clubs you enjoy and have a passion for next year and be an active member to make up for freshman year. Overall, you have plenty of time to improve so keep working on it and you should be in great shape!

[@Bofrot]

Hi, I have a 3.77 gpa atm and I am in my 3rd quarter of junior year. Will it still be possible to raise that to a 3.85 or 3.9 and will that be enough. Also, I scored in the 96th percentile on the psat what do u think?

[@rayzhang6453]

I would talk to your counselor about whether it is still possible to get that score because frankly it differs by school system. However if you can get it from 3.7-3.9 range you def are qualified to apply. Your psat is a good sign you will do well on sat but make sure you are involved in clubs and sports! Good luck!

[@vik6330]

First please stop background music why need We can’t hear

[@rayzhang6453]

I’ll keep that in mind for the next vid. Thanks for the constructive criticism!

[@exolberry]

How about low AP scores, cuz college board is a scam🥲

[@rayzhang6453]

From my experience ap scores don’t matter for college acceptance it’s more for you to skip classes or get credits. My senior year I didn’t take a couple of the ap exams since Cornell didn’t even give credits for them so obviously you want to have a rigorous course load but whatever score you get doesn’t really matter. Id def still take them but just don’t be too stressed about the scores! Also for reference when you apply to colleges you self report your scores so they def don’t care as much as say gpa or say which you send through your counselor and college board (respectively). Hope that helps! Good luck :)

[@haddygarjo5224]

I have a a 2.5 gpa but I didn’t take the sat or act

[@rayzhang6453]

Although your chances are lower, I’d still try to apply. Try and improve your essay and explain why your grades were low. Good luck!

[@haddygarjo5224]

Thank you!

[@anto5716]

ur video was very helpful! i wanted to know if it is possible to contact you because i have some doubts about some requirements and being an international student it is more complicated for me to understand :( i have searched everywhere for help, but either they don't answer me or i don't qualify as I am not a US resident. i promise it's just a couple of simple questions (((:

[@oluwatobio3211]

Can you apply with your weighted GPA?

[@rayzhang6453]

What do you mean by that? When you apply to college, if your school has weighted gpa, college will transform your school gpa and scale it on their scale so that all applicants have an even playing field. So if your Highschool does weighted gpa, the college will see the weighted and then change it into something on their scale so those who go to a school that has weighted gpa vs a school that does unweighted have equal chances. Hopefully that answers your question? Good luck! Thanks for watching :)

[@oluwatobio3211]

@@rayzhang6453 oh okay, so at my school we have weighted and unweighted GPA. My unweighted GPA is a 3.835 and my weighted GPA is a 3.111 on a 4.0 scale so that means the college would transform it and it could be a completely different value?

[@rayzhang6453]

Yep. It would be transformed so that someone from a school that doesn’t have weighted will have comparable numbers as yours!

[@electric_deer2007]

Hey what about your restbof your stats

[@rayzhang6453]

What else are you interested in?