Chances please?

Applying to College
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<p>Hello there. I'd like to know my chances for engineering in the following Unis: UCB, UCLA, Georgia Tech, UMD and Stanford maybe as a big big reach?</p>

<p>Well first off, I'm taking the A-levels and I don't really have much of an idea about the GPA and everything. But my predicted results are A+A+A+AA, which I think is a 4.0 GPA?</p>

<p>African Asian student.</p>

<p>GPA: 4.0
SAT I: 2140 (CR: 700 M: 760 W: 680)</p>

<ul>
<li>Gold Awardee in the National Youth Achievement Award Program.</li>
<li>6 months photography course, which lead to a group exposition and sale of a photograph to the National Photography Museum.</li>
<li>8 years Joshinmon Shorin-Ryu Karate - Brown Belt </li>
<li>6 years in Boy Scouts - finished as Patrol Leader.</li>
<li>200+ hours of Volunteering + trip to India to visit and help children.</li>
<li>High School swimming team (Grade 10, 11, 12) - Won inter-regions 3 years in a row.</li>
<li>High School football team (Grade 6-9)</li>
<li>Treasurer in Amnesty club and Sports Council in High School.</li>
<li>I've been in more clubs, but none where I really made an impact or changed things around.</li>
<li>3 months internship in an engineering firm.</li>
</ul>

<p>I don't have a huge variety of ECs like I see on other students posts here that, to be honest kind of intimidate me, but I think I've really involved myself in those ECs I've listed.</p>

<p>Thanks!</p>

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<p>Where is your high school? It is difficult to make a sound assessment without seeing teacher recommendations and essays, but it would seem you will be very competitive for most schools. GA Tech and UMD look especially promising for you. UCB and UCLA may be tougher. Stanford is a reach for everyone, but you should have a shot so long as you can wow them with an essay that shows your passion and that you will add something unique to their campus.</p>

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<p>Hi, my high school is in an Island called Mauritius off the coast of Madagascar. I think my essay could be pretty strong and I’ve got some pretty good teachers for the recs. </p>

<p>By tougher, do you mean I still have a pretty good shot? Or will it be very hard?</p>

<p>and in your opinion, what could I talk about to show my passion and uniqueness?</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>So you are an international student and you are looking for financial aid? How much?</p>

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<p>I thought UCs didn’t offer Financial aid to International students?</p>