Chance me. 1st gen and hardships

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Santa Barbara
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<p>10th grade GPA's: 2.6/3.0
11th grade GPA's: 4.2/4
12th grade GPA: 4.2
(Note: 1st semester/ 2nd Semester)
UC/CSU GPA: 3.5-3.6 w
Course load: most vigorous courses load I could take.
AP's: Gov, CompSci, Lit, Calc, Spanish, Physics C</p>

<p>Test Scores:
SAT: 1650/2400, 1100/1600
ACT: 24
Because I have a difficult time focusing, this is the best I could do on these tests. I explained in my apps that I am unable to focus for long periods of time.</p>

<p>Major: Undecided (L&S)</p>

<p>Essays: 11/10
I truly believe that my essay is a game changer. I've had professional proof readers and teachers read it and they all cried. I went through a lot of hardships throughout my time in HS and the fact that I was able to turn it around my Junior year is really amazing in the eyes of my teachers, counselors and family.</p>

<p>EC's:
3 years of Football (1 Varsity)
100+ hours of volunteer work
Member of CSF</p>

<p>Hooks:
1st generation college student
Extremely low income
Hispanic</p>

<p>Please read the whole post and not just the numbers and thank you. I'll chance back!</p>

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<p>You are light on both SAT and GPA - I give you about 30% chance.</p>

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<p>if your essay is as good as you say it is then SB is a match</p>

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<p>I agree with 30 percent chance it’s quite reach</p>

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<p>Thanks for the input guys but I especially like the answer that @scodesario gave. Yes my essay is really good which is the only reason that I believe that I have a shot. </p>

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<p>I’d say 25% chance. </p>

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<p>Well i got in!!!</p>

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<p>@Kikijon Woot! Congratulations!</p>

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<p>Congrats!</p>