Can I get into these colleges?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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Hi, I’m currently a junior and I will be applying this fall. I plan to apply to the following: UC Berkeley, UCSD, UCLA, UCSB,UCI,UCR,Cal State San Marcos, San Fran State, San Diego State.

These are my stats: I will apply with a 4.0 average and an 1800 SAT score
EC’S: Secretary of M.E.C.H.A, member of the Leo Club, member of The telescope operators, member of Christian Club.
Community service: 100 and I plan to do 100 more before I apply

Background and topic for statement essay: First to attend college in my entire family. We are a low-income family with only one parent working 2 jobs morning and night. I am also in the full I.B diploma and as the oldest have to take care of my 5 younger siblings. Is there any way I can get into these schools. Thank you !

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UCLA/UCB/UCSD will be reaches with your SAT score. You need to aim for a 2000+ for a solid chance. UCI/UCSB could go either way and UCR is a good Match.
For the Cal states, CSUM and SFSU are probably safeties. SDSU is a Match but you need to calculate your Eligiblity index: (CSU GPA x800) + (SAT Math+CR). If your EI is 4100+ you are in good shape.

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You have a good shot at all except LA, B and UCSD. They have become so competitive, your (excellent) stats are probably not good enough to get you in. A better SAT score would help. You might want to take it again.
Good luck.

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UC Berkeley, UCSD, UCLA: reaches due to SAT. 2k+ will be much better
UCSB,UCI: match
UCR: safety