I’m a junior in HS in California, and I’ve been thinking a lot about where I’ll be applying next year. However, I do not want to “shoot too high”. So… please please please lend me some insight as to how I’m doing stats and standing wise. I have already done extensive research on my own on the websites of these colleges, but I think some insider advice would be super helpful. Thanks!
Do I have a shot at getting into?
UCB, UCLA, UCSB, UCD, or UCSD? (Also applying to others, but these are the most competitive)
Possible majors: Biochemistry, Political Science, Health-related sciences
Cumulative GPA: 4.51 (w)
ACT score: 31
ECs: 1. Soccer every year in HS + club soccer for 2 years; team captain for school soccer 2 years
2. Junior Class Vice President
3. ASB President (next year)
4. Future Physicians Club (sophomore - senior year and I will possible be an executive team leader of the club next year)
5. Tons of volunteer hours (200+ in high school; both school and community )
6. HOBY LA ambassador and junior staff member (it’s a leadership seminar held all over the world)
7. Worked at a dermatology and laser clinic for 6 months
Essay Topics:
- planning on discussing my interest in health and fitness (and having one of my group exercise instructors write me a letter of rec.)
- planning on writing about seeing my dad struggle with and overcome his alcoholism, and the perspective and new mindset I gained from witnessing it