Chance Me Please!

Colleges and Universities A-Z Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
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<p>Background Info:

  • High School: Extremely rigorous, top 50 high schools in the nation
  • Indian (South Asian)
  • Income: 150k</p>

<p>Computer Science Major!</p>

<p>I messed up really bad in high school until junior year. W = weighted, UW, = unweighted
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)
UC GPA: 3.62</p>

<p>SATs (Barely prepped):
1st attempt: 1850
2nd attempt: 1980</p>

<p>Going to attempt again in October, I’m positive I will get at least a 2100, and possibly a 2200, I’m studying 2 hours daily every weekday over the summer.</p>

<p>ACT:
1st attempt: 32
Going to attempt again in September, aiming for 34 or higher.</p>

<p>SATII: Math (760), Bio (770)</p>

<p>Others:

  • 150 hours community service
  • DECA (Business Club):
    - 3rd in Northern California for Math Marketing
    - 4th for presentation, 8th overall for Advertising Campaign in States competition
  • YouTube Channel on Technology (relates to my major, computer science)
    - 2,800 subscribers
    - My technology guides and reviews have been watched 1.1 MILLION times
  • Started an organization this summer to raise money for charity through online gaming. Raised about $700 so far.
  • Intro to Computer Science course over the summer, got an A
  • Intro to Programming in C course over the summer, got an A</p>

<p>What are my chances of getting in? I’m extremely passionate about technology and would love if I could further develop my knowledge by majoring in Comp Sci at one of the best engineering schools in the nation.</p>

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<p>I have been slacking throughout high school until junior year. At the summer, end of the sophmore year, I went to India and realized I am taking everything I have for granted. While others in India are yearning to learn but forced in mediocre schools, if any, I am slacking off, even though I am given the opportunity (by my parents) to attend one of the nations top 50 high schools. The vacation to India opened my eyes, and I realized I need to make the most of my fortunate situation. I tried throughout junior year, with 3 AP courses, and got a 3.67 unweighted, 4.167 weighted GPA.</p>

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<p>First things first, Cal Poly is a CSU so your extra curricular and the fact that you are Indian will have little to no effect on the application. They would have a HUGE impact for privet schools and somewhat of an impact for UC’s, so you may want to consider one of those. Your GPA is on the low end, but your test scores are on par with Cal Poly acceptances. I would say you have about a 65% chance of acceptance (from the best of my knowledge).</p>