chances...

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I know there are a lot of "chances" questions, but I'd really appreciate any sort of information; I tried to just include the basics here.</p>

<p>Caucasian girl from VA</p>

<p>Stats:
most rigorous schedule (2 AP's sophomore year, 5 AP's junior and senior years, so 12 total)
GPA: unweighted: 4.0, weighted: 4.519
school type: public
rank: 1/323
SAT: 740 CR, 730 M, 800 W
SAT II: Math IIc: 710, US history: 700, Biology: 720, Reading: 740
AP's: 4s in US history, Stats, Latin Literature; 5s in Bio, English Lang, and Psychology</p>

<p>EC's:
2nd in the state in LD debate, Debate president this year after our coach left
Started a group this year to combat the socioeconomic dichotomy at my school called Sustained Dialogue
NHS secretary
Violinist in the String Ensemble (the top orchestra at my school, which is probably the best in the state)
member of Young Liberals
1st in region in Impromptu speaking
Latin club
120+ hours of community service</p>

<p>Other info:
I have lobbied my Senator 3 times, twice for pro-choice legislation and once for environmental legislation
Wellesley Book award
made it to State science fair twice
several Latin awards, including magna cum laude on the National Latin Exam
Student of the Year in 3 classes
Attended Stanford Debate camp this summer</p>

<p>Other factors:
Essays: very good
Teacher recs: stellar
Counselor rec: stellar</p>

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<p>Cal: Match</p>

<p>They won't look at the recs btw, but you're definitely in</p>

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<p>You'll be fine. Why are you applying to Cal and where else are you looking?</p>

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<p>OH my god, this is very impressive. You're in for sure. I'd say Cal is a match for you.</p>

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<p>Thanks so much! It's refreshing to hear that I do have a chance. I'm applying to Cal because I visited and loved everything about the city of Berkeley and the enthusiasm at the college, plus my sister lives in San Francisco so I'd have family nearby. I loved the idea of a Social Welfare major, too; that sounds so amazing! I'm also looking at UNC-CH (I got into the Honors program EA), and Dartmouth is near the top of my list as well. Again, thanks for all of your replies!</p>