Chance me for UCB? Will chance back!!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>My apologies in advance for this horrendously long post. Please chance me for UC Berkeley and I will definitely chance back! Thank you so much</p>

<p>current junior (2013-2014 year) class of 2015
kansas
public high school of approx 2100 students
female
asian (100% chinese)
First generation american but both parents did go to college (in US) and have professional degrees (ie- MD, PhD, Pharm D, DDS, etc)
income ~$143,000
Divorced parents, live with mom</p>

<p>UW/W GPA: 4.00 / 4.475
Class rank: 9 of 476 (as of end of Dec. 2013 semester)</p>

<p>ACT: October 2013. 31 composite. 34 English. 30 math. 28 reading. 31 science. 33 combined English/Writing with a 10 on the essay (12 point scale). Retaking in April 2014.</p>

<p>SAT I: took in Jan '14. Composite: 2040. CR-600. M-720. W-720.
SAT IIs: taking Physics and Math II in May 2014</p>

<p>Freshman year (All "A"s):
Choir
Pre-AP Modern World History
Pre-AP English I
Advanced Algebra II and Trigonometry
Spanish I
Honors Biology
Physical Education/Health</p>

<p>Sophomore year (all As):
Honors Chemistry
Honors Pre calculus
Pre-ap english ii
QUEST (gifted program, completed semester of computer credit and semester of humanities credit)
Spanish II
Teacher aide (semester class)
Pre-AP modern world geography (semester class)
Physics</p>

<p>Junior year (this year):
AP english language and composition
AP Calculus BC
AP music theory
us history
College physics (algebra based, weighted like AP classes. school does not offer any AP physics)
spanish 4 (took spanish 3 the summer before junior year at the local community college)
QUEST (gifted program. completing the last semester of computer credit, designed an engineering and technology project in conjunction with a science museum)
CAD 1 (2nd semester only)</p>

<p>All A's this past fall semester.</p>

<p>My plan for 12th grade:
(taking Government the summer before senior year)
Multivariable-Calculus & Linear Algebra
AP Statistics
AP biology
AP Chemistry
AP literature
AP Spanish
Anatomy & Physiology</p>

<p>Extra curriculars:
Varsity cross country (9)
Varsity Track (9)
Debate (9,10,11, planning on 12th)
Forensics (9,10,11, planning on 12th)
Kansas Association of Youth (9, board member in 10, 11, planning on being an officer in 12)
SNHS (11, planning on 12th)
NHS (11, planning on 12th)
Library volunteer (summer 2012)
Daycare volunteer (summer 2012)
Science Olympiad (11, planning on 12th)
Math Club (11, planning on 12th)
Free tutoring K-8 kids (11, planning on 12th)
Mock Trial (11, planning on 12th)</p>

<p>Job experience:
City parks & rec lifeguard (seasonal during each summer starting in summer 2013)
Teaching swim lessons (started winter 2013)</p>

<p>I plan on being a physics major.</p>

<p>Please chance me for UCB, and I will chance you back! Also any other college recommendations and tips on what I should work on would be appreciated :) thanks!</p>

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<p>You have a good chance of making it. Just bring up ACT to a 32. Try to get a leadership role in one of the clubs
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<p>Berkeley: Match/High match</p>

<p>Paying full-freight to Berkeley will take a large chunk of change… KU honors is a safety for you, I assume.</p>

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<p>MBenz23: Thank you for the advice! I am definitely aiming for 32+ this April. I just chanced you back :)</p>

<p>Catria: Thank you! I am looking into scholarships, aid, etc as much as I can already. And you guessed right on for my safety school haha.</p>

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<p>UCB: High match</p>

<p>You GPA is great and your test scores are around average for UCB. If you get a 33 or higher on the retake and do 700+ on the SAT II’s, I’d call it a match. It’s just up to solid essays and a clear statement of your desire to attend. Good luck and thanks for chancing me!</p>

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<p>Its a high match
Get the ACT up to a 32-33. If you don’t get 700+ on SAT II then don’t submit
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<p>I think Match/Low reach. I say reach because theres so many qualified applicants so there’s no guarantee. But, you seem like the ideal applicant. And submit ACT if you got a 33…thats better than 2040 SAT. If you want to submit SAT make sure its over 2100. I agree with poster above, only submit 700+ SATIIs though I think they don’t even require them. Its harder to get in from OOS but I know schools are looking for state diversity so I think being from Kansas may actually work in your favor as you may be one of the most qualified candidates from that state. I suggest you apply to UCLA and UCSD as well if you are interested in UC schools.</p>

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<p>appplicant, Aquas98, shk909: Thanks you all for the advice! I will really be working on boosting my test scores. I’m taking the SAT IIs more for my super high reach schools (it can’t hurt to try, right? :wink: ), so yes I will only be submitting them if they are (hopefully) over 700. Thank you guys again!</p>

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<p>I think you have a great chance! Like other have said, I would definitely try to bump up those test scores and look for some leadership positions but your grades are awesome! We actually have pretty similar applications. :slight_smile: Good luck to you!
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<p>With your current stats, I would say high match. However, if you get your SAT I to a 2100-2200 and your ACT to a 33 or 34, your chances will improve by a lot. Like the others said, try and get leadership positions in your clubs. Big schools like UCB like to see that you are a leader. Also, with excellent teacher recs and a stunning essay, I think you should be able to make it in. </p>

<p>Thanks for chancing me :slight_smile: </p>

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<p>I’d say match as well, UCB may be the most selective public ivy (22% in 2012) but its ACT range is lower (27-33) than say UMich (29-33) which has a higher admissions rate (37%) so I wouldn’t worry too much about your score. I know you’ve heard this before but LEADERSHIP is key, even if it’s a small club it will still matter. Your scores and scheduale are strong but UCB doesn’t want a bookworm only. Your ECs are strong enough to carry you but being president/vice president of a few clubs would be all the better.</p>

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<p>You have a really great chance. And like people said above me, raise that ACT score just a bit and get a leadership position for next year in one of those clubs. And with volunteering try to get over 100 hours!</p>

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<p>I think you have a really good chance! Your ECs are great, you have a lot of APs. Try to improve your SAT, like they said above. 2200 is a good score to aim for. Make sure your essay is a standout. All that considered, it seems like a match for you.</p>

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