<p>I'm applying to tier 1 schools in California. (I am in-state by the way) And some far east schools.
So basically I'm applying to UC Berkeley, UCLA, UCSD, and maybe Tufts University.</p>
<p>Stats: factored in 1st semester of Junior Year
UW GPA : 3.704
Weighted: 4.18
Class Rank: top 8th percent
SAT 1 : 2120 (I hope to break 2100 for march SAT)
SAT 2: Math2: 760
Bio (This year) hope to get >750
History: 720
EC: Marching Band (3years), Wind Ensemble(3 years) (Concert Band for higher level players, I play the trumpet), Jazz Band (2 years)(Only accepts 5 trumpets out of the 30 that applied), I've taken trumpet lessons for 5 years, newspaper photographer/ editor, 300+ hours volunteering at a special needs children place.</p>
<p>Obstacles :Single Parent due to death.
Mid-low Income level (55k income)</p>
<p>Could you also include some safety schools with me? I would prefer ones that offer student aid/ scholarships.</p>