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I need college guidance!

I am currently a sophomore, and I have been looking into universities. I know that I want to attend college, that is for sure, however I just cannot figure out which college to choose, and whether or not I'd be accepted.

I have always been an advanced student. I take honors math, currently in college-bound geometry (my school gives geometry after algebra 1 and 2) and I am in honors english. I have struggled in the advanced math classes for the past two years, but not to the point of failing. I have maintained high C's and B's for the most part, but have made high A's too.

Other than that, I have had very high grades in the rest of my classes. I have exceeded several classes with A++ grades, and my GPA has maintained around a 3.5.

I have received the Outstanding Achievement Award for my academics in Jr. and Sr. High School.

Here is a brief list of my classes and grades as of the last school year:

Advanced English I: A

Advanced Algebra 2 (College Bound): B-

Physical Science: A++

Health: A+

Computer Business App: A++

Music/Marching Band: A++

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I have scored advanced on every state given, standardized test, such as for EOC Algebra 2, Benchmark, Sat10...all except for the Algebra 2 EOC last year, which nearly my entire school did horrible.

I received the Woodmen of the World National History Award. I also worked as an aide at the school library.

I am a young musician as well. I play the alto sax in the Varsity band, and have achieved several goals. These achievements include:

* 8th grade - Made 3rd Band : 4th Chair in the ASBOA (Arkansas School Band and Orchestra Association) All Region Band

* Freshman - Made 1st Band : 1st Chair in the ASBOA All Region Jazz Band

* Freshman - Made 1st Band : 4th Chair in the ASBOA All Region Concert Band

* Most outstanding rookie musician

* Most improved musician

* 6 Superior ratings at Solo & Ensemble events (judged for prepared music, sightreading, and fundamentals). 1 Excellent rating at Solo & Ensemble.

* Espirit De Corps Award in the Jr. Band

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I want to pursue a career in multimedia/web design...somewhere in that area.

I have been looking at Cameron University located in Oklahoma, as it seems to be a great school from their website and from reviews.

What are my chances of getting into a superior university based on my achievements above?

Answer 1

Come to LSU, we just made the top tier on U.S. News and you know you can have a good time here. Our band's pretty good,too.

Answer 2

I'd say look around a bit more - I've never heard of Cameron University.  Look at rankings, look at some of the good liberal arts colleges.  Don't rely on how a college or university presents themselves online to tell the whole picture.