Hi everyone,
I would appreciate your all your input on my friend’s chances of getting into the following colleges:
UCB
UCLA
UCSD
UCD
UCI
UCSC
UCSB
and SJSU
Major Choice: Biology or Chem doing a pre-med track!
GPA Unweighted: 3.4
Weighted: I don’t know but i took 2 APs and got an A and a B on them
SAT: 1310/1500 - retaking next week aiming for 1350
SAT II Math: 650
Although the numbers aren’t top university level, I believe my EC and essays are pretty good.
EC:
EC:
I am multi-lingual.
150 + Volunteering Hours (Various Organizations, Library, Tutoring, etc…)
Played the piano for 9 years
Played the guitar for 4 years
Won certificates in both instruments
Performed in front of audiences ( Recitals, Ensembles, etc…) (Performed in Stanford)
Took ABRSM exam for Music Theory Grade 3 and 5 - passed with Merit
Took ABRSM exam for Guitar Practical Grade 3 and 5 - passed with Merit
Took 3 Guild Repertoire Piano Music Exams and passed all. (1 of them I earned a plaque) (3 of them with certification) (and my name appears in a magazine)
I teach children piano and guitar and theory classes.
I played tennis for about 4 - 5 years. I reached the sectionals tournament of USTA Norcal in the state of California with my team, Almaden Valley Athletic Club (AVAC).
I also achieved recognition in the field of art, as I do all types of mediums: Oil Pastel, Pencil Shading, Pen & Ink, Watercolor Paintings, Acrylic Paintings, Oil Paintings, Fabric Paintings, as well as Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator).
I won several medals and certificates in art contests.
I am also proficient with all of Microsoft Office and know some C programming language
Good letters of recommendation.
Essay: I would rate as 7/10 also
Appreciate all the help and input!!!