<p>to start off, I am an american-born asian (if that matters) attending a reputable and competitive public high school in LA. I am interested in applying mainly to UC's and would like some input/recommendations on where I stand in admissions.</p>
<p>here are my stats:
majoring in EE
GPA - 4.0 weighted
SAT I - 2010 (retaking OCT, expecting 2100+)
SAT II - 800 physics, 800 math2c
+ courses @ community college</p>
<p>extra curriculars (generalizing for privacy reasons):
music - bands, toured in various events, composition
large community service coordinator
150+ hours community service
math competition awards
club officer in school
intership at a large corporation</p>
<p>how are my chances for the following?
UCB
UCLA
UCSD
UCD
UCI</p>
<p>(any recommendations for reputable privates if I take another SAT 2, scoring 750+?)</p>
<p>and, does anyone have suggestions or tips on UC essays?
thanks a lot for your help!</p>
<p>I think you have a good chance at the UCs. All seem pretty safe to me. UCB is a maybe because it's really competitive but you have a good chance and you're doing well!</p>
<p>flopsy: I see that you go to UCLA. can you share with me any tips on UC essays? I hear that UC's do not consider the essays as much as privates, but how much can it really affect one's admissions?</p>
<p>Sorry, I don't think I can give any substantial tips on the UC essays because I forgot what I originally wrote - I think I just winged it, and wrote something bland about the nerdy places where I hung out after school.</p>