Chance me please!

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I am currently applying to Stanford University (dream school) under early acceptance as undecided and to UCB, UCLA, UCSD, UCI, UCSB, and UCR as a biology major.

Weighted GPA: 4.9083 (Ranked #5 in class)
Unweighted GPA: 3.9750
ACT Score: 34 (Math - 33, Science - 35, English - 33, Writing - 33, Essay - 33 (12, 12, 12, 11 on subcategories)
SAT II Scores: Math II (800), US History (730)

AP Scores:
Psychology - 4
Biology - 3
World History - 5
US History - 5
Physics C: Mechanics - 2
Chemistry - 3
Calculus BC - 4 (5 AB subscore)
Language and Composition - 5

Current Schedule: AP Art History, Physiology Honors, AP English Literature, AP Macroeconomics, AP US Government, AP Statistics

I have also taken 6 community college classes (Biology, Precalculus, Calculus 1, Physics, Spanish I, Spanish II) with A’s across all (4.0 College GPA).

Activities:

  • Founder and President of HOSA Medical Club
  • Vice President of FBLA (Treasurer in Junior Year)
  • Rotary Liaison of Interact Club
  • Varsity Boys Tennis (2 years JV, 1 year varsity)
  • Member of Various Clubs including NHS, VSA, ACS, YLC, CSF, and Math Club
  • Hospital volunteer (~100 hours so far, continuing to volunteer)
  • Volunteer math tutor on Wednesdays at lunch

Information:
Gender - Male
Race - Vietnamese
School - Public
State - CA

In terms of raw stats, do you think I am qualified enough to be competitive for these schools? I realize that some of my AP scores are really low and my SAT II for US History is lacking which makes me scared about applying under biology. I also would like to note that I lack any national awards (aside from AP Scholar Award which is given by default). My awards are all regional including science fairs and some local language/school awards. I heard from a lot of people that it really comes down to your essays once you reach the score averages/requirements. I fear that my lack of awards will put me at a disadvantage compared to other early applicants to Stanford. Thanks! :smiley:

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UC GPA? https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/
Post UW UC GPA, Capped Weighted UC GPA and Fully Weighted UC GPA.

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Unweighted GPA: 3.95

Weighted GPA: 4.33

Weighted and Capped GPA: 4.33

It seems that the more classes you take, the lower your UC GPA becomes. I also added my community college classes which lowered it greatly. Do they take this into consideration when comparing GPA’s? Thank you.

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Stanford: Reach for all applicants
UCB/UCLA: Low Reach-High Match
UCSD: Match-High Match
UCI/UCSB: Match
UCR: Safety

You are a competitive applicant but do not see any Wow factor that will make you standout for Stanford. You have a solid chance at the UC’s. UC’s will note your HS and College course rigor. For UCB/UCLA, I think it will come down to your essays and EC’s.

Good Luck.

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I think you are a very competitive applicant for all the school listed except Stanford. You sure have enough to get your foot in the door, but I’m not sure I could accurately predict the admissions process of such a selective school.

Chance me back? http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/1939666-vanderbilt-ed-uva-ea-dartmouth-rd-chance.html#latest

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@Gumbymom Thank you. I understand that my application has no “wow” factor which makes me scared. Unfortunately I did not invest my time into anything big, and it was too late to start when I realized I lacked one. I am hoping my essays are attractive to the readers and my teachers’ letter of recommendations turn out good.

@Starforward Thanks. Unfortunately I don’t really know the schools you are applying too well to make a solid analysis. I do think your overall stats are good enough. I feel like a lot of these private schools come down to your essays/personal insight questions.