Chances at UC Berkeley?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Wondering if my best friend has a shot at getting in. Be honest! I'm obviously rooting for him but would be extremely happy if he stayed in state.</p>

<p>White male out of state app
SAT: 2020
ACT: Didn't take
SAT II: Didn't take
GPA: 3.9
AP Classes: 5
AP Tests: 4 on AP U.S. History
Rank: Top 5% (I think)</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars:
4 years in choir (1 year as president of chamber choir)
3 years in West Region Honor choir and All-state choir
4 years in choir council
2 years in NHS
1 year volunteering at Sounds of the Community for Kids</p>

<p>Intending to apply to the Haas School of business</p>

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<p>Bump
Replies would be appreciated :D</p>

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<p>Haas is a very competitive business school and he doesn’t stand out…I would say its a reach for him</p>

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<p>Thanks for the opinion! </p>

<p>Bump?</p>

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<p>Did he not take the other 4 APs or were they low scores you not summiting…Not that it matters in admission but just wondering. I think he can get into UC but then business school is different</p>

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<p>He just didn’t take the other tests, but he took the classes</p>

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<p>One more bump :)</p>

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<p>I would say everything is good apart from the SAT score, i think if you can get it up past 2100 you would be a much stronger candidate!</p>

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<p>He is not intending to re-take the SAT because he attended a collegeboard workshop prior to taking it and thus believes that’s the highest it would ever be. Thanks!</p>

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<p>One more bump! The essays are expected to be good to very good.</p>

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<p>Bump!</p>

<p>Also, he is extremely passionate about choir and singing and will probably write an above average essay on the subject.</p>

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<p>He has a decent shot at Berkeley I’d say if he took some SAT subject tests. Without them he’s severely gimping himself.</p>

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<p>Thank you! Unfortunately he doesn’t have the time nor intention to take any…</p>

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<p>Unfortunately the UCs take very little account for ECs, and without solid scores backing you up it will be difficult to get in the top ones Cal and UCLA. I’d advise your friend to also apply to some in state privates where his ECs will shine.</p>

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<p>Good luck. Berkeley will be a reach for sure. Especially since you’re out of state.</p>

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<p>Thanks for all the opinions! Anyone else?</p>

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<p>If your friend is full pay, that could give him a boost. UC schools love those out of state full pay tuition dollars!</p>

<p>But realistically, Berkeley gets so many applicants that it’s primarily a numbers game, and those scores won’t help distinguish him. He really should try taking the SAT again or the ACT when it’s offered later this month. Some people do much better on the ACT. He should not assume that because he took a course, this is the best score he can get.</p>

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<p>Thank you! I’ll pass that info along :)</p>

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<p>Bump! Any other opinions?</p>

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<p>Your friend’s SAT score is lower than the average OOS admits. If only your friend got a score of 2200, only then can I say s/he’s a match. At the moment, I’d say Berkeley is a reach. But s/he should apply because his/her GPA (of 4.00) is very high and Berkeley weighs HS GPA more than they do SAT/ACT. Personal statement is also key to his/her admission. Good luck to him/her.</p>