<p>I feel like this is appropriate for 'College Admissions'. Well, see, I've just finished my first semester as a junior in high school. The past 3 semesters I've averaged about half B's, half A's (all B's are in AP/Honors courses, but whatever). My UC GPA should be about 3.93 provided I get straight A's this semester. I don't think that's high enough, even if I get outstanding SAT scores, to get into my top school, Berkeley.</p>
<p>I'm still interested in a good college but I'm trying to pry my heart away from Berkeley. Does anyone know some place I might have a chance at? I'm looking for schools in California but other places would be okay too.</p>
<p>As far as I can tell, you don't even need to submit your senior year grades until after you're admitted. And I've heard they won't revoke your acceptance unless they're really bad.</p>
<p>As to the original question, checking out other UCs you like. I personally like Santa Cruz, and I know several people who are Berkeley-caliber who chose to go to UCSB and UCSD instead. If you're a big fan of the bay area, maybe look into University of San Francisco or San Francisco State. I also have some friends who really like St. Mary's, but I don't know much about it.</p>
<p>Lastly, it doesn't sound to me that Berkeley isn't entirely out of your league, so I'd say prepare yourself well for SATs and at least give it a shot. I hope I helped.</p>
<p>thanks guys. That all really helps. I don't really have anyone to talk to about all this- my guidance counselors are used to getting people going to University of Kansas.</p>
<p>don't give up hope with berkely, but you might want to check out some of the claremont schools, like occidental/pirzer/claremont mckenna/pomona. they're really great schools in california.</p>