chance at UCSC

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<p>Hey everyone, This is my first post on CC, but I have been lurking for more than a year now. With my junior year complete, I thought it would be the right time to finally narrow down to a few schools I should apply to. </p>

<p>I am looking at pretty much all of the University of California system, as well as, a few private schools which include Universtiy of the Pacific, as well as, St. Mary's College. </p>

<p>My Stats:</p>

<p>Iranian Male
Weighted GPA 10-11 Grade: 3.67
Rank: Top 30%
SAT I: 1820
SAT IIs: Bio M: 570 and US history 540. <--- Very very low
ACT: Not Taken Yet</p>

<p>I plan on retaking the SAT I and ACT in the fall, and yes, I realize my GPA is extremely low. </p>

<p>EC's + Awards + Leadership:</p>

<p>secretary treasurer for the tock Market Analysis Club - 3 years
Volleyball - 3 years
Model UN Captain
Youth Action Council Volunteer
Summer Bio Technology Camp</p>

<p>NCS Scholar Athlete Award
Volleyball Coach's Award
Academic Achievement Award</p>

<p>I hold the title of "Manager" as the store I work at
1 year of leadeship at my high school
Most Improved Student (Freshman year)</p>

<p>I have taken three college courses at my local community college</p>

<p>My summer project includes starting up a Charity with Micro-financing by incorporating the school's Stock Market cub.
I am also going to be a basketball coach for 7th and 8th graders this fall through the city I live in. </p>

<p>There are some more random Ec's here and there, but I understand I fail to have anything that would wow an admissions officer. </p>

<p>I would apply for the biomolecular engineering program at UCSC, thank you for your honest opinion.</p>

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<p>anyone…?</p>

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<p>You’re fine, especially if you bring those scores up.</p>

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<p>If I can raise my SAT I score by maybe 50-100 points and bring my SAT II scores up by 100 each, should I consider myself pretty much safe for UCSC? I am worried about my 3.67 GPA being too low…</p>

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<p>I had around 3.7W with 2100 SATI and 700/740 SATIIs and I got a merit scholarship so if you bring up the SAT (and with them putting less emphasis on subject tests), I’d say you’re good for at least admission. A friend of mine friend with lower GPA and scores got in too.</p>

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<p>I got in with a 3.4 gpa. haha</p>

<p>You’ll be fine!</p>

<p>Although my SATs were pretty high, but your gpa should even things out. Don’t worry.</p>

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<p>My Goal is to score above 1900 on the SAT. So UCSC doesnt put a real emphasis on the SAT IIs? Do you know how competative it is to get into the Bioengineering program? I am hoping to visit the campus in a couple weeks, I have heard nothing but great thinkgs about UCSC.</p>

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<p>Bio anything are probably some of the hardest majors to get into, unfortunately. But I think you’d still be ok. Maybe try bringing up that Bio SATII, even if they don’t weight the IIs as heavily (which I’m not even sure about), a high score will help if your major is competitive.</p>

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<p>ooh btw thanks for chancing me :). I’m still debating between taking AP physics or regular (no Honors). My sister went to UCSC :slight_smile: and graduated 08 lol. She prob got around ur GPA but a lil lower SAT I score :frowning: and higher SAT II score (USH <em>650-700</em> Lit <em>forgot but low 600 i think</em>) I would recommend doing Math II though if ur planning on doing biomolecular engineering</p>