Chances at the top three UC's, please?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Now that my test scores are finalized, I'm very curious about where I stand for UCB, UCLA, and UCSD. UCLA is my top choice. I'll try to make my stats page as short as possible; thanks in advance for any replies to this thread-much appreiciated.</p>

<p>Background Factors: Filipino/Hispanic male, middle class income, first generation college, California resident, large competitive public high school (some grads go to HYPS, 800+ students in each class), major undeclared</p>

<p>Academics:
Class Rank: Top 10%
UW GPA (sophomore and junior years only): 3.92
W GPA (uncapped, sophomore and junior years only): 4.42
UC GPA (capped at eight weighted classes total, sophomore and junior years only): 4.25
Course difficulty (10-11): Took the hardest classes offered; all regular year academic classes are honors/AP except regular US history in my Junior year-I do realize this hurts me.
Course difficulty (12): Currently taking 1 IB class (Math IB HL), 3 AP classes, and 2 regular classes.</p>

<p>Standardized Tests:
SAT I: 2210 (700CR 780M 730W)
SAT II Math IIC: 760
SAT II Biology E: 750
AP Calculus AB: 5
AP Calculus BC: 5
AP Biology: 5
AP Environmental Science: 4</p>

<p>Extracurriculars/Awards:
I don't want to list them out here, but I'd say they're average at best. My top EC is the Eagle Scout Award (7 year member of the BSA).</p>

<p>Personal Statement:
I'll definetely give it my best shot but I don't feel that my essay will be something spectacular. Again, average at best.</p>

<p>Well, that's about it! Thanks again for reading through this and best of luck to the class of '08 in the admissions process.</p>

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<p>UCLA/UCB should be no problem. UCSD saftey. Good luck!</p>

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<p>your chances at all of them are great.</p>

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<p>You have the stats for all three...but...I encourage you to rethink the quality of your essays-describing them as average won't get you noticed. Give yourself permission to craft essays that are exceptional-for they will reflect who you are. G'Luck!</p>

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<p>You're a shoo-in. Don't worry!</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the feedback! As I'm finalizing my essays I'm a bit more motivated now...I won't take anything for granted though.</p>

<p>APOL I definetely agree, I'll try to make the jump from a "good" essay to a "great" one.</p>

<p>Again, best of luck to all of you.</p>

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<p>your in at all ur choices</p>

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<p>Berkeley/UCLA: match
UCSD: safe match - safety</p>

<p>Make sure to make your essays really great -- they're especially important for Berkeley.</p>

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<p>Cal/UCLA: safe match
UCSD: safety</p>

<p>Edit: What privates are you applying to?</p>