From my own experience I went to a predominantly black high school and DC and all my friends that wanted to go to the top colleges and universities got there. They got there because along with great gpas and sat scores, they had extra-curriculars and what not. I work in admissions at my school and there isnt one formula for all, they look at each application individually do see how they would fit at my school. Personally I wouldnt except a person who just has a 4.0 gpa and thats it. I would rather have a student with a 3.5 and involved in their community.
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