Chances at these out-of-state state schools, includes AZ, FL, CO, HI, NM, NV, TX, UT

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>California resident here! I am wondering what my chances are at these state schools out-of-state?</p>

<p>Also:
Which ones prefer athe ACT and which ones are the most accepting to out-of-staters?</p>

<p>Arizona State University
Florida International University (likely won't apply-but wondering anyway)
University of Arizona
University of Colorado: Boulder
University of Hawaii: Manoa (likely won't apply-but wondering anyway)
University of Houston
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
University of New Orleans
University of Texas: Austin
University of Utah</p>

<p>Here are my stats:
California Resident
Mexican-American Male
I go to the best high school in the district, which is one of the best high schools in the area.</p>

<p>Possible Majors:
Sociology
Marketing or Business Admin w/focus in marketing
Urban Studies</p>

<p>Maybe Majors:
Geography
Political Science-I've had bit of a fascination w/politics these past few years
Environmental Studies-I've always been one for the environment</p>

<p>9th-12th rank is 108/478-within the top 25%-at least it was the last time I checked my transcript.
10th-12th rank: I don't remember, but it was 120-something.
GPA 9th-12th UW: 3.24
GPA 10th-12th UW: 3.1 (this was last semester)
My HS doesn't weigh GPAs for honors/AP.</p>

<p>My Course List & Grades (P stands for college prep)
Summer School 2003:
Health A</p>

<p>9th Grade-both semesters
Biology Honors-B/B
Composition & Literature I Honors-B/B
World History Honors-A/B
Geometry P-A/B
Spanish I P-A/A
PE (non-academic)</p>

<p>Summer School 2004:
Art Appreciation 1 P-A
Art Appreciation 2 P-A</p>

<p>10th Grade-1st Semester
AP World History-B/C (4 on the exam)
Chemistry Honors 1st sem, Chemistry Concepts P 2nd sem (dropped Chem H because I got a D)-D/B
Composition & Literature II Honors-B/B
Algebra II P-B/C
Spanish II P-B/B
PE (non-academic)</p>

<p>Summer School 2005:
Intro to Computer Applications-A
Computer Applications-A</p>

<p>11th Grade-Both Semesters
AP Biology-B/B (2 on the exam)
AP US History-A/A (4 on the exam)
Advanced Art P-A/A
Composition & Literature III P (didn’t make it into AP Lit)-A/A
Trigonometry & Pre-Calculus P-D/C (may take 1st sem over if my school will let me)
Spanish III P-A/B</p>

<p>My Planned 12th Grade Schedule:
AP Environmental Science
AP Macroeconomics w/Government
AP Spanish
Composition & Literature IV P
I'm tentatively scheduled for finite math, but i'm not sure now which math I'll be taking next year
Psychology P 1st semester; Advanced Psychology P or Speech P 2nd semester
Test Scores: </p>

<p>SAT I: (may take it again in Oct)
Verbal: 590
Math: 490
Writing: 610</p>

<p>SAT IIs:
World History: 720
Biology E: 580
US History: 670</p>

<p>ECs:
Awards: None in HS, but I got a Congressional award in 8th grade for volunteer work.
Community Service: I have done volunteer work for Key Club, and this summer I'm volunteering at the local library, helping out for their Summer Reading Program.
Sports: None
Clubs: Key Club, Spanish Club, Crackdown</p>

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<p>I wanted to add a couple more:</p>

<p>Portland State University
University of Washington</p>

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<p>you will get into the university of utah for sure</p>

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<p>No offense bro, but this doesnt look thought out at all. Looks like a comprehensive list of random State U's.</p>

<p>That being said: University of Hawaii: Manoa (likely won't apply-but wondering anyway)
University of Houston
University of Nevada: Las Vegas
University of New Mexico
University of New Orleans
University of Utah
Portland State University</p>

<p>Really not good choices.</p>

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<p>Why I'm attracted to at least some of these schools:
Ever heard of the Western Undergraduate Exchange? I could get reduced tuition at some of these schools, making them more compelling options.
Some of these schools give good money to out-of staters, which is important. PSU gives money to California students.
I would want to live in some of these cities.
And yes, I have thought this out.</p>

<p>So how many of these schools are really not good choices? Do they have a reputation outside their respective states? Or should I just stick to a UC or CSU?</p>

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<p>The ones that I highlighted have no rep. at all.</p>

<p>UCBoulder, ASU and UA at least have a decent rep.</p>

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<p>and univ of texas @ austin has good rep. but it is very competitive to get in there and you will have to raise your SAT scores and your gpa</p>

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<p>UT is a no go. 76% of the class is guaranteed admission from Texas HS because of the top 10% rule. That leaves very few slots for the rest of the country. Your stats likely will not cut it.</p>

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<p>I don't know about the others, but UH Manoa, I'm sure you have very good chances. I spent my senior year to get residency in HI (they automatically must take you in if you are a resident and have a GPA over 3.0/very good SAT scores). I took no honors or AP classes (took a chance with that one...wasn't too motivated..."finding myself"/got with the "wrong" people...that's the long story short), but I played it easy and made a very high GPA and had good SAT scores.
I came out of the Bay Area, CA, myself (17 years there, going on one here). Since I assume you're from SoCal, the diversity is pretty much the same. Well, let me change that- there's a lot of mixed people like myself, different Asians and different Pacific Islanders. From my experience, Latinos and Black people are scarce (a very long-lasting culture shock for me at first).
Also, because of our unique place in the world/our unique age, the islands are bursting at the seams for opportunites for geography, environmental studies, and other earth sciences (don't even get me started on Astronomy!).
There's also this ability to change from so many kinds of areas...urban to rural (and during the winters where I live...to snow) in a matter of an hour or less.
Even though you say you weren't really thinking about doing it, I'd urge you to reconsider and do a little more research on us. Hah, do I sound like a commercial yet? Seriously though...it's something new.</p>

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<p>Florida International is probably a match for you; I'd try to bump up the SAT scores a little, considering the out-of-state requirements are likely tougher, but I don't know too many people in-state who look at it anyway. If it's offering reduced tuition, it's a good shot for you.</p>

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<p>You might want to apply to the SUNY system. I hear that they're trying to diversify they're student body geographically.</p>

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