<p>ib612,</p>
<p>First of all, thanks for your help in my thread. You’ve made me done some serious thinking and I really appreciate it!</p>
<p>As for you, I think your academics are fine. Considering your GPA, test scores, and AP classes, here’s what I think:</p>
<p>UC Davis/San Diego/Santa Barbara - You’re in.
UC Berkeley - Reach.
Stanford - Reach, as for anybody.</p>
<p>For those two reach schools, I would recommend explaining your extracurriculars VERY WELL on your application. Emphasize what you’ve done in the library and talk about what you started (colleges love students that founded something new!). </p>
<p>If you are applying to Stanford, write STELLAR essays and develop a strong relationship with your teachers and counselors for PERFECT recommendations, and list your awards/honors and employment.</p>
<p>Lastly, you might want to look at Pomona or other liberal arts schools in Cali.</p>
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