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Applying to College
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<p>I'm pursuing a major in physics, and want to attend the top schools for my undergrad. My list is:</p>

<p>Caltech
MIT
Stanford
UC Berkeley
UC Santa Barbara
Urbana Champaign
CU Boulder</p>

<p>My credentials:
-Unweighted GPA 3.95
-AP Bio 5
-SAT 2060 M 760 CR 620 WR 680 ACT 28
-I'm taking Math lvl 2 and Physics subject tests November 6th, I plan to get at least 700's on these tests, they shouldn't be too bad.
-Currently taking AP Calc AB, next semester AP Calc BC, AP Physics B, AP lit (with Denver Suceed program meaning I get a college transcript for 9 credit hours of english)</p>

<p>-I have done Marching Band for 3 years, Key Club for 2 years, National Honor Society for 3 years, German National Honor Society, German club for 1 year, Track and Field 1 year, Attended a leadership forum, and will join Robotics club this year
-I have worked with 4 employers
-I have the top counsler at my school for counsler rec, and good recs from a math teacher, and biology teacher</p>

<p>What are your two cents on my chances at getting into these institutions? Application fees are expensive, and Caltech and MIT are especially exclusive.</p>

<p>Thanks!
Jared</p>

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<p>Caltech, MIT and Stanford are likely out of reach without a hook, scores are a couple of hundred points below average and ECs don’t seem at the level they expect. Berkeley is a reasonable reach.</p>

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<p>Are my SAT scores too low? I don’t think I’m sending in that awful ACT score</p>

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<p>^^^ I would agree with Redroses.</p>

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<p>Your SAT scores are average for Berkeley. 200 points plus low for the top 3.</p>

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<p>Cool thanks for the help! Are UIUC and UCSB still achievable?</p>