UCSB is my dream school! I am currently a high school senior and will be applying for the 2016-2017 school year as a computer science major. I took AP computer science in my junior year. I had an A+ year-round and achieved a 5 on the AP test.
Unweighted GPA: 3.53
Weighted GPA: 3.92
UC GPA: 3.73
SAT Score: 2030 (writing-670, reading-750, math-610)
I will be retaking in October and am studying diligently to increase my math score.
Extracurricular wise I have been in girl scouts for 11 years. I have achieved the bronze and silver awards and my gold award is currently in progress. However, it will not be done before the application deadline for UCSB.
In 9th grade I was in my school’s show choir and we won first place for the first time in our group’s history. I was also in my school’s GSA. After 9th grade I did not participate in any clubs or organizations other than girl scouts.
In May of 2010, my parents started their own food business. For the past 10 years I have worked in their business during most of my free time, including holidays and most weekends. It caused me to mature very early and quickly due to the drastic change in life style; I went from never working for anything to being a 12 year old with, essentially, a full time job. I plan to use this for the topic in the personal statement about a personal experience that is important to you.
I am very sorry for the length of this and any useless information. I tried to make it as comprehensive as I could and am not completely sure what information is/isn’t needed. Any input/advice/constructive criticism is greatly appreciate!