Chances for UCB, UCLA, UCSD, USC?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hi, I'm currently a high school senior in California and aim to at least get into UCSD. What are my chances at the top tier UC's and USC (possibly the pre pharmacy program there). I will apply to UCB's college of L&S and will major in bio chem or molecular genetics at UCSD/ UCLA.
I will greatly appreciate any insight on my chances of getting in. Thanks :)
Here are my stats:</p>

<p>Ethnicity: Asian (Filipino)
California Resident
ELC qualified
Rank 3/667
HS API: 860-ish</p>

<p>Cumulative GPA (Freshman-Junior year): 4.33
Unweighted: 4.0
UC: 4.5</p>

<p>SAT I: 2150
CR: 710
Writing: 730
Math: 710</p>

<p>SAT II:
Bio M: 730
US History: 700</p>

<p>E.C.'s</p>

<p>Church youth choir: 3 years
Church nursery aide: 2 years
School Concert/ Gospel Choir: 4 years (secretary 1 year, had to be in class to be an officer which is why I was only an officer 1 year)
Show Choir: 1 Year ( It was very intense and conflicted with academics, but it was a worthwhile experience that helped me become more well rounded and I will most likely talk about in my essays)
Advanced Dance Team: 2 years (treasurer this year)
Kiwin's community service: 2 years
Hospital Volunteer: 2 years (100+ hours)
National Honor Society: 3 years (secretary, president)
California Scholarship Fed: 3 years (treasurer, president)
Associated Student Body: 1 year
Robotics Team: 1 Year (Senior year, I wanted to do something to replace ASB and the robotics team at my school is fun/ qualified for VEX world championships last year. Hoping we'll qualify before November so I can note on apps.)
Girls' State alternate delegate.</p>

<p>Miscellaneous:
My parents are immigrants and were both enlisted in the Navy. Until 8th grade one of them was always on deployment so it was difficult for my parents to make time to enroll me in sports/dance/ etc. when I was young.
Grandmother passed away last month, served as inspiration for pursuing education, possibly
medical field because she wanted to be a nurse but due to World War II/ poverty only had a 2nd grade education. (possible essay topic)</p>

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<p>Forgot to add AP exams (Do they even matter for admissions?)</p>

<p>Taken: (All 5’s except 4 in Lit): World History, Bio, APUSH, Calc, English Lit
Taking this year: U.S. Gov & Pol. English Language, Statistics</p>

<p>Senior Schedule: 3 AP classes, honors physics, dance (planning on taking Calc 2 or Chem at community college during spring semester and summer)</p>

<p>Total Community Service: 250 hours</p>

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<p>Please? Even just one? :)</p>

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<p>bumpity bump</p>

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<p>You are a very qualified candidate for both schools. You have a very good chance of getting into UCSD (65%+) and a good chance of getting into UCLA (45%+). My best advice to you is make your essays unique and passionate</p>

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<p>Thank you rugby!</p>

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<p>It seems like you have a good chance at the schools you mentioned. Your EC’s look strong. But what worries me is “medical field because she wanted to be a nurse but due to World War II/ poverty only had a 2nd grade education. (possible essay topic)” Go into the medical field because YOU want to do it, not her. It’s your life and it isn’t your duty to fulfill your Grandmother’s dreams.</p>

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<p>@Cat, Yes after putting my grandma idea down as a possibility I realized I should convey MY aspirations as something from within myself (more than from an external source which can contribute but shouldn’t be everything). Thank you for your advice :slight_smile: </p>

<p>I’m also considering applying for Stanford. What do you think my chances are there?</p>

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<p>Stanford is a reach for everybody, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t apply. You are a very strong candidate for the UC system, but one thing it would be helpful to know is where do students in the top of your class usually go. One of the UCs? Stanford/Ivies? That would give a better perspective of your school.</p>

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<p>Last year six students went to UCLA, three went to Cal and our salutatorian is going to Harvard</p>

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<p>bumpity bump bump</p>