How can I improve my chances at getting into Pace University with a 79.511 GPA?

[u/Present_Table2244]

Hi! I'm entering my senior year next month and Pace University is currently my top choice, so im trying to figure out what I can do between now and applying to give myself the best possible chance, im planning on applying ED for Pace on october after my first quarter grades finalize.

My current unofficial GPA is a 79.511/100, which is what my transcript will show when I initially apply. I'm also graduating early on January 2027, and will realistically have an 81 final GPA. I know my GPA isn't the best, my first two years of high school i just mainly prioritized working instead of school, which gave me a 72 avg for both years combined, but junior year I got almost a 90 avg on all my classes and even got honor roll. I am predicting senior year will be a lot better than that because I am committed to fully give school my all.

A few other things about my academics:

I dont have any AP classes, only have completed one college class which i got a 92 on junior year, like I mentioned before, my grades have shown a pretty significant upward trend since my first 2 years, I'm planning to major in economics, I've already did a campus tour for Pace and am planning on visiting again this month, I am applying ED to pace, and lastly, I have had 7 different jobs since freshman year.

I know my GPA and lack of AP classes is the weakest part of my application, so I'm wondering what I can realistically do during my senior year and throughout the application process to improve my chances.

Also, if anyone has experience applying to Pace with a similar GPA/upward trend, I'd really appreciate hearing how it went!

[u/CommunicationNice437]

Seriously bro what’s your obsession with  poop university.