Chances at berkeley?

<p>Hey guys! I’ve posted numerous times on the “What are my chances?” thread here but I get very few replies so I will try here. Here are my stats.</p>

<p>3.6-7 gpa (91)
1480 single sitting SAT I (780m 700v)
720 SAT II Writing
700 SAT II Math IC
690 SAT II US History
49/491 in class
Christian Club 4 years treasurer
Sunday School Teacher
Track Team 2 years
School Newspaper 1 year
Volunteer hospital work 228 hours</p>

<p>Out of state (New York) Asian
Thanks guys!</p>

<p>Your GPA is low for most Cal Applicants (avg was 4.2 I think). </p>

<p>Your SAT scores make up for your GPA...check your UC eligbility for out-of-state.</p>

<p>SAT IIs are good as well.</p>

<p>Cal's applicants (aproximately 80% or so) rank in the top 4% of their graduating class (based on ELC).</p>

<p>Your ec's are good...could have a little more leadership positions...the community work goes well.</p>

<p>BIGGEST FACTOR HURTING YOU: You live in New York. UC's generally admit California residents. Out-of-state admit pool is about the same percentage for in-state but more competitve. UCs also like to admit "under-represented" minorities (e.g. African American, Hispanic, Native American/Alaskan) but they don't discriminate (hence the dominant Asian presence at Cal).</p>

<p>no offense but i think ur a reach because
1. You're out of state
2. You're GPA is low (even though your SAT I makes up a little for it)
3. Your EC's are kinda weak</p>

<p>but good luck anyway man</p>

<p>Agree with the out-of-state issue...you aren't going to get any help from that. I was in-state, although I was born in New York. I'll be rooting for ya. We can never have too many New Yorkers, especially with all these crazy SoCal kids running around campus.</p>

<p>Your GPA is a little on the low side, but is that UC GPA or your school's GPA? Because if it's the latter, then you're in luck: your UC GPA is probably much higher! Check with your counselor to get more clarification!</p>

<p>Despite what the previous posters have said, your SAT scores are a little troublesome. Sure, the high SAT I is great, but those SAT II scores count twice as much in the UC equation, and let's be frank, there are a lot of Asian kids out there with over 750 on all three SAT II's. My experience with the admissions dept. is that they really look at those numbers, a lot more than you would think...</p>

<p>Anyways, it's going to be a bit of a reach, but stranger things have happened. I wouldn't be surprised in the least if you went either way. Good luck.</p>