Chances of getting into a good college?

I did so bad on my SAT, I'm afraid that I won't be able to get into a good college.

I'm looking into going to Rice or Austin college (in Texas), although other colleges would work too (if I have enough money/scholarships to go there).

I'm a junior
GPA: 3.7+ (I think thats weighted, I'm not sure)
SAT: 540 CR, 620 M, 540 W= 1700 Culm. <-bad score
Classes: 3 Honors, 3 AP, One regular (Orch).
Extracurricular: Key, NHS, Spanish, L.A.S.E.R (Science), Spelling Bee Team, Photography. I did Crimestoppers and Pops Orch in 9th grade.
Officer: Co-Sec of Photo, Photographer for Span., Class Reporter for Orch.
Volunteering: Special Needs, Teen Court attorney. I have done tutoring and office-aid in 10th grade.
Awards/Honors: Violin, Photography, Volunteering, Sci Fair.
Hobbies: Tennis, working out, did track in middle school, photography, violin, reading, writing, volunteering.

I want to major in International Business/ International-related

Do I have a chance?

I have no idea why, but I got an 840 on my SATs when it was out of 1600. And although I didn't get into a few state universities, I was accepted into several other competitive private universities. And it was likely because I was strong in other areas. I had a good GPA, I took several advanced/AP courses, and I was involved in extracurricular activities - basically like you. Do not get discouraged. Apply to at least six colleges and you'll be accepted to at least one.

What you should really be worried about is how to pay for college. Applying for loans is getting more and more difficult. I hope you will concentrate on getting a few scholarships or that your grants will cover a lot.

Good luck!

Why not take the ACT, if you're worried about your SAT? Check to see if those colleges accept it.

you have a shot

Yes you're MUCH better of than I am...
and not to brag but I'm a better-than-average student.

Dude they don't go by just 1 little grade.
While it is signifigant, it's not all put into that.
They look at you as a whole.

u still have a chance