Chance Please?

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Senior, highly competitive school in CA
Applying to Neurobiology in College of Letters and Science</p>

<p>Unweighted GPA: 3.6, Weighted: 3.9
SAT I: 2110; 750 Math, 730 Writing, 630 Reading
ACT: 32; Science 36, Writing 34, Reading 25, Math 34, Combined English/Writing 32
SAT II: Math 2: 770, Biology-E: 750
APs: Biology - 5, Calc B/C - taking in May, Economics - taking in May
Taken Physics at community college - A</p>

<p>ECs: several clubs at school, vice president of one club (2 yrs), 200+ hrs community service, national honor society (2 yrs), jv cross country (1 yr), national junior basketball league (1 yr), guitar (5 yrs)</p>

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<p>your grades aren’t good enough, but if you’re black or mexican, you should get in.</p>

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<p>In before AA debate</p>

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<p>it’s going to be competitive, but with decent personal statements you could possibly pull it off.</p>

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<p>I think you definitely have a chance. Although your GPA is a little low, you do seem to have good test scores. I would try elaborating on your ECs more, maybe adding a little more detail (what clubs were you in exactly) etc. They also like when you are involved in an EC program for a number of years and not just one (like you were with vp status). Obviously, a good personal statement would be necessary.</p>

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<p>HERE ARE ALL THE EXTRACURRICULARS ON MY APPLICATION TO HELP YOU:</p>

<p>Awards/Honors</p>

<p>ICICI Bank IQ Quiz Runner Up - my team won 2nd in this statewide competition, trophy
National Honor Society - honorary member + 15 hours community service, certificate
Optimist International Oratorical Contest - won 2nd in district, medal</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

<p>Guitarist - 5 years
Medical Explorers - hospital organization for future doctors
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) - web design team - 10th grade
Speech and Debate Club - statewide competitions in oratory - 9th grade
Sports - JV Cross Country, National Junior Basketball league, Tennis league, Little League Baseball</p>

<p>Community Service</p>

<p>High School For A Better Community - grades 10,11,12 - 60 hours - tutoring services for students
Octagon Club - grade 9 - 100 hours - random local activities
Rock Fusion Club - Vice President - grades 11,12 - 80 hours - create/distribute our music for free
local museum volunteer - grades 10,11 - 60 hours - exhibit manager</p>

<p>Work Experience</p>

<p>private guitar tutor - may 2008 - aug 2009 - 10 hours/wk</p>