<p>I'm an upcoming senior! I provide quite a lot of information, but please try to read all of it as it really means a lot to me, and give me your thoughts on my chances. Be honest.</p>
<p>Please chance me for the following:</p>
<ul>
<li>UC Berkeley</li>
<li>UC Los Angeles</li>
<li>UC San Diego</li>
<li>UC Davis</li>
<li>UC Santa Barbara</li>
<li>Georgia Institute of Technology</li>
<li>University of Illinois-Urbana Champaign</li>
<li>University of Texas, Austin</li>
</ul>
<p>I understand my GPA is definitely low, but I honestly think it isn't my accurate display of my true capabilities, unfortunately. However, I feel that I have some great EC's that are related to my major (Computer Science), and decent standardized test scores. I'm truly really interested/passionate about Computer Science, and I've always loved technology throughout my life. I'm seriously going to try and emphasize the reason for the sharp GPA contrast, as well as my genuine passion for technology. </p>
<p>Background Info:
- High School: Extremely rigorous, top 50 high schools in the nation
- Indian (South Asian)
- Income: 150k </p>
<p><em>Computer Science Major</em></p>
<p>*GPA: *
I messed up really bad in high school until junior year. (Explanation below) W = weighted, UW, = unweighted</p>
<p>Freshman Year: 2.83 UW/W, 2.83 UW/W
Sophmore year: 3.0 UW (3.167 W), 2.67 UW (2.83W)
Junior Year: 3.67 UW (4.167 W), 3.67 UW (4.167 W) --- 3 APs
UC Weighted GPA: 3.62 (<- Sophmore + Junior Weighted GPA)</p>
<p>SAT:
SAT I:
1st try (Barely any prep): 1980 (720 M, 620 CR, 640 W)
2nd try: 2240 (760 M, 710 CR, 770 W)</p>
<p>SAT II:
Math (760)
Bio (770)</p>
<p>Extracurriculars:
- 150+ hours community service</p>
<p>*DECA (Business Club): *
- 3rd in Northern California for Math Marketing
- 4th for presentation, 8th overall for Advertising Campaign in California States level competition</p>
<p>*YouTube Partner: *
- I make videos on Technology, relates to my Computer Science major
- I make revenue from my videos
- 2,800+ subscribers
- My technology guides and reviews have been watched 1.2+ MILLION times
- My channel serves as a way for me to share my passion for technology with thousands of people around the globe daily
- This initially started as a hobby summer before freshman year</p>
<p>Misc:
- Currently building a website for an upcoming organization that raises money for charity through gaming
- 2 years JV Badminton
- Leo Community Service Club
- Intro to Computer Science course at Community College over the summer, got an A+
- Intro to Programming in C course at Community College over the summer, got an A
- Currently developing an iPhone app! </p>
<p>Reason for Sharp GPA Contrast:</p>
<p>I have been slacking throughout high school until junior year. Over the summer after sophomore year, I visited India and had an epiphany. While others in India are yearning to learn but forced into crappy, mediocre schools, if any, I am slacking off, even though I attend one of the best high schools in the nation of opportunity. This revelation changed how I look at things - it opened my eyes. I realized I need to make the most of my situation. I applied myself junior year, with 3 AP courses, and got a 3.67 unweighted, 4.167 weighted GPA. Keep in mind I go to a really competitive/rigorous (80% asian) high school.</p>
<p>I'm absolutely positive I will have <em>atleast</em> a 3.67 Unweighted GPA, 4.3 Weighted. My relatively rigorous schedule next year:
- AP Calc AB
- AP Physics B
- Finite/Discrete
- AP World
- Regular English
- Gov/Econ</p>
<p>What are my chances of getting in to the schools mentioned above? I'm extremely passionate about technology and would love if I could further develop my knowledge by majoring in Comp Sci at great college. Help/advice would be appreciated, thanks!</p>