I am currently a junior in high school. I would like to know my odds of getting into UCB or UCLA.
Here are my credentials:
GPA(weighted): 4.4
GPA(unweighted): 3.9
SAT Scores (practice exam at prep class, I haven’t taken the actual test yet)
Critical Reading: 800
Math: 800
Writing: 750
Total: 2350
SAT II Scores
Math II: 800
Chemistry: 800
Physics: 800
AP Scores
AP Calculus AB - 5
AP Calculus BC - 5
AP Chemistry - 5
AP Physics C: Mechanics - 5
AP Physics C: E+M - 5
AP European History - 5
AP Computer Science - 5
AP Physics B - 5
Extracurricular Activities
Clubs
Chess Club
Math Club
Science Olympiad
I took the AMC10 in 9th and 10th grade. I received a score of 120 in 9th grade and a score of 132 in 10th grade.
I scored 2 on AIME in 9th grade and 7 in 10th grade. I will aim for USAMO this year, but I probably won’t make it.
Sports: I may do Track and Field during Spring season.
If you actually get around the same score as your practice exam score, high match.
You’re very strong in academics but far behind what UCB and UCLA like to see in extracurriculars. Therefore, I’d say you’re a high match/low reach, because your numbers certainly fit the bill but with the holistic admissions approach, many students just like you are being turned away to make room for kids with leadership skills, initiative shown through service projects, or those who have had a special experience or set of challenges. It also depends on what your major is, I’d do some more research to find out admission rates if I were you.
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AP Physics C: Mechanics - 5 AP Physics C: E+M - 5
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This is rare. Any ideas for a major?
Wow, you have an impressive application. I think you’re a great match for both, and even if they go wrong you’ll surely get in somewhere great.
Additional Information:
I understand that extracurriculars are my Achilles heel. I am trying to remedy this issue. I am currently Secretary of Math Club. I will run for President in both Math Club and Chess Club this year. I also started volunteering at a hospital recently.
This year, I am taking AP Biology, AP Music Theory, AP US History, AP Environmental Science, and AP Statistics.
I am majoring in Pre-Med.
You look like a competitive applicant but agree your EC’s are a bit weak. High Match/Low Reach and there is no Pre-Med major.
Academically you’re okay but you have no special extracurriculars and that’ll hurt you. They like people who do unique things. Also, you don’t seem to have any leadership positions so that’ll hurt you too