Chances at UCs (Berkeley/UCLA)?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I was wondering what the chances would be for this, for getting into schools like Berkeley/UCLA and all.</p>

<p>GPA:</p>

<p>Sophmore yr. 1st semester: 2.8/3.33 (extremely hard course load, probably in the top 1% of hardest out of class of 600+)
Sophmore yr. 2nd semester: 3.85/4.29
Junior yr. 1st semester: 3.85/4.33
Junior yr. 2nd semester: 4.0/4.5</p>

<p>Overall GPA: 3.625 (a bit weak =/)/4.11</p>

<p>SAT Score: 2200</p>

<p>Extracurriculars:</p>

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<li>Varsity member for 2 years on track team, cross country team (made it to state in cross country)</li>
<li>Over 100+ hours of community service in terms of food drives/book drives, etc. for an organization</li>
<li>One of the editors of a notable (pretty big) magazine for the organization</li>
<li>Honor Roll/CSF member (need a certain GPA/community service to get on there)</li>
<li>Also was an officer of a small club for 3 years</li>
<li>Was a member of DECA (business club) and in my freshman year made it to the International level</li>
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<p>I'm also a resident of California. Do I have an okay/fairly good, etc. chance of making it into a school like Berkeley? My biggest worry is my sophmore year 1st semester, where I didn't realize what a huge courseload I was taking and suffered because of it. After that, I worked hard to step it up and maintain good grades. </p>

<p>Thanks for reading :)</p>

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<p>The GPA is going to hurt you the most. The upward trend is good. Your ECs are good. Do you have any honors/awards? Your SAT is strong, and I assume your SAT IIs will be too.</p>

<p>Berkeley: reach
UCLA: slight reach - reach (~50-50)</p>

<p>Though it'll depend more on your essays.</p>

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<p>I see, so outstanding essays would give me a chance at Berkeley/UCLA? Thanks.</p>

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<p>Could anyone else give an opinion as well? Thanks.</p>

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<p>yes, good essays, recs and SAT 2's should make them high matches/ slight reaches.</p>

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<p>UCs do not consider recommendations. SAT IIs are of lesser importance (they're up for elimination next year). Though good essays will definitely help.</p>

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<p>NOOOO ARE YOU SERIOUS...?!</p>

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<p>It also depends on what college you are applying too. For instance, the college of engineering (at both schools) is significantly harder to get into than the other colleges.</p>

<p>That being said, you have more than a decent shot at both schools. That GPA might hurt you, though...</p>

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(they're up for elimination next year)
NOOOO ARE YOU SERIOUS...?!

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<p>UC</a> may eliminate SAT subject test requirements for admission - Campus News</p>

<p>The</a> Daily Bruin - UC tries to increase applicant pool</p>

<p>SignOnSanDiego.com</a> > News > Education -- UC looks at ending admission guarantee</p>

<p>Not sure which best explains it -- I'd found a good article somewhere before, but can't find it now.</p>