4.33(W) GPA looking for a UC

Applying to College
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Well I’m a new member and after reading a few threads I thought it would be helpful to get some suggestions from readers. =)

I’m a resident of California and just like most Californians I want to attend one of the top UCs. I want to see if I stand a chance at all at UCSD, UCLA, or UCI.

GPA: 4.33 (W) 3.9 (UW)

SAT I Score: 1710 ( =[ I really dont know what happened… it ended up even lower than my PSAT score… I was pretty sick while taking it that day though and didnt’ finish the reading and writing sections. I think I can get around 1900+ on the second try)

SAT II Scores: Math - 720 US - 710 Chinese - 800 (They arent that great compare to some of the readers out here =[ )

Total 8 AP classes taken (4 this year, 4 next year, still waiting for my scores from this year)

Come from a low-income family and first generation in college

EXC at school:
CSF
NHS
Environmental Science Club (PRESIDENT)
Youth Leadership For Action (Treasurer)
Interact (A volunteer club)
Optimist Youth Club (also a volunteer club)
French Club
Home Economics

EXC outside of school:
National Honor Roll
National Society of High School Scholars
Who’s who Among America High School Student (Needs rec from teacher, only 5% nationwide acceptance)

Work Experience:
Tutoring
Baby sitting

Do you think I stand a chance for getting into UCSD or UCLA?

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<p>What is your UC GPA? What major are you applying for? Your SAT scores are very low for UCLA and UCSD.</p>

<p>If your UC GPA is above 4.0, you should have a shot at the mid range UCs with current SATs.</p>

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<p>My UC GPA with only 8 semesters of weighted courses is 4.2</p>

<p>I"m looking into Computer Science, computer engineering, or mechanical engineering.</p>

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<p>You're looking at the most difficult majors. Hopefully your math SAT score is fairly strong, but the SAT core in general will be a problem.</p>

<p>Is the SATII math IC or IIC? Are you Chinese or is the SATII a second language?</p>

<p>Engineering at a UC will be tough with a 1700s SAT, UCSC is probably your best chance.</p>

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<p>green_apple:</p>

<p>UCLA: Reach (Engineering)
UCSD: Slight Reach (Engineering)
UCI: Match (Engineering)</p>