Chance me, please (2014)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>General:
Born in Beijing, naturalized US citizen.</p>

<p>Academics:
GPA - Unweighted: 3.85
GPA - Weighted: 4.47
Class Rank: 9 (weighted)
Class Size: 307</p>

<p>Scores:</p>

<p>PSAT: 226
SAT I: 2330
SAT I Math: 800
SAT I Critical Reading: 760
SAT I Writing: 770
ACT: 35
SAT II Literature: 740
SAT II Math Level 2 (IIC): 800
SAT II Physics: 760
AP European History: 4 (should I include this?)
AP English Language: 5
AP Physics B: 5
AP US History: 5</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Significant Extracurriculars: Karate, Math Team, Honors Band (clarinet), Academic Bowl, Speech Team, Student Council, National Honor Society, Teen-Aiders
Leadership positions: National Honor Society Executive Board (Communications Coordinator), First Class Executive Board, Student Council Class Representative
Athletic Status: Tennis (varsity), karate (first-degree black belt)
Volunteer/Service Work: Help instructors at lower-belt karate classes, teach middle-students during summer music camp, Teen-Aiders (fundraising for and visiting children at local homeless shelters)</p>

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<p>Also, I speak fluent Mandarin and decent French (having spent several weeks with a French family in Angers, France). Thank you!</p>

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<p>Recommendations written by my AP Euro teacher (and Social Studies head at my school), AP English Language teacher (and English head at my school), and AP Physics B teacher, as well as my counselor</p>

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<p>You’re fine. And UC’s don’t bother with rec letters, btw.</p>

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<p>I’d say you’re a strong candidate.
What do you intend to major?</p>

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<p>You have a very good chance.</p>

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<p>I’m currently undecided about my major.</p>