Chance Me!!

[co62016]

Objective:
SAT I: 1740 (590 CR, 610 M, 540 W)
ACT: 26
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 3.86
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): top 9%
UC GPA: 3.95
AP : Psychology (2)
Senior Year Course Load: English 7-8, Statistics, Economics, Chemistry, Spanish 5-6, Study Skills
Major Awards: N/A

Subjective:
Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Football, (Golf),4 clubs
Job/Work Experience: Internship at a real estate firm
Volunteer/Community service: Omegas, Stars and Stripes, Habitat for Humanity, 150 hours

Other
Applied for Financial Aid?:No
Intended Major: Business
State (if domestic applicant): CA
School Type: Public (Very competitive)
Ethnicity: Hispanic
Gender: Male
Income Bracket: $250,000
Hooks (URM, first generation college, research, etc.): Visual Processing Disorder

Reflection
Strengths: Essay, Volunteering, GPA, EC’s
Weaknesses: Test scores

[Onikage34]

Well, your GPA is good and your SAT is slightly below average. I think you have a relatively good shot, but what I’m most concerned about is your senior year course load and the amount of APs you’ve taken. Try to take a heavier Senior year course load(shove two or three APs in there).

[Gumbymom]

Your test scores are on the low side which you acknowledge. Definitely consider retaking since UCSB likes high test scores. I agree with @Onikage34 that your course rigor is lacking which will hurt your chances unless only a few AP classes are available at your HS. I think your chances are 50/50 and could go either way. Make sure you have some solid matches and safeties on your list. Also spend time on your essays since these could give you a boost on your application. Good luck.