Chances at UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm goimg to be a senior next year and I was wondering what my chances are for UC Berkeley, UCLA, USC, UCSD, UCSB, and SDSU?</p>

<p>Intended Major: Mechanical Engineering
I attend a public school in-state
Mexican-American male
UW GPA:3.85 W GPA:4.35
Class Rank: Top 9% (ELC for UCs)
SAT:1840 (will definiteley raise to 2100+ this fall)
SAT IIs: Math II and Physics (haven't recieved scores yet, expecting 700+ for each)
AP and Honors Courses: 7 throughout high school
10th Grade: Honors Chem
11th Grade: AP Psych, APUSH, Honors American Lit, Honors Precal
12th Grade: AP Gov, AP Physics C
ECs: Football, 3 years
Track, 2 years - part of team that is CIF San Diego Section Champion
30 hours volunteering
Awards: Some school and athletic awards (Top Scholar, Citizen, Athletic Achievement)
Recognized by Caltrans for participation in the 2011 Trig-Star Competition</p>

<p>I know that my SAT and ECs are a bit weak, but would I still have a good chance if I raise my score to be competitive? Also, what can I do to show my involvement in sports, because those are my only ECs? Will these colleges frown upon me if I join clubs during senior year? Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>You want to study mechanical engineering with a SAT of 1800?
you DEFINITELY to raise your score way above 2100 then you might have a decent chance </p>

<p>You might get into the other UCs but UCLA UC Berkeley and USC will be high to mid reaches with your stats and specially since you have some lack of passion for engineering </p>

<p>If your sports achievements are of that top class quality then don’t worry you’ll pull through :)</p>

<p>All the best</p>

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<p>I can’t predict your chances, but to the above poster, ^, he’s a URM…</p>

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<p>I forgot to add, I will be the first in my family to go to college…</p>

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<p>bumping…</p>

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<p>I’ve had great feedback so far. Can I get other opinions?</p>

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<p>If you’re joining more clubs in senior year just for the sake of having more ECs, don’t. College admissions officers can completely see through that. You should dedicate yourself to doing what you already do.</p>

<p>And as others have said, since Berkeley and UCLA are hard to get into, they’d probably be reaches, even if you get a 2100+ on your next SAT. UCSD would be slightly easier to get into, and the rest you might have no problem with.</p>

<p>Don’t forget the personal statement. It’s one of the most important factors.</p>