Considering UCLA, USC...

Applying to College
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<p>Hello, I am looking for advice and opinions for everyone out there would stop by and read this post. I have looked into various schools (specifically the UC system) and it seems that a UC school would best fit my needs. The following is a collection of my high school career:</p>

<p>4.12 UC GPA, roughly 3.9 GPA (9th-11th grades) Currently in the 11th grade
SAT Scores: CR: 580/ Math: 530/ Writing: 560 (I will fix them by taking the ACT instead <aiming for="" 30="">)
Extracurriculars: M.E.S.A. member (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)
Volunteer at Elementary School
(prospective math tutor at high school)</aiming></p>

<p>Planned Course Schedule:</p>

<p>English: Eng 9, Eng 10, AP English Language, Advanced Compostion, Creative Writing</p>

<p>Math: Algebra 1 (honors), Geometry, Algebra 2, Math Analysis (honors, precalculus), Calculus 1 and 2 (not sure about multivariable calculus) at community college.</p>

<p>Science: ICS (intercoodinated science), Biology (intro to bio at community college),
AP Chemistry, Physics (honors), Calculus-based Physics: Mechanics(1) // Electricity and Magnetism(2) at community college</p>

<p>Social Science/ History: Global Studies, World History, US History, Government/Economics (honors)</p>

<p>Foreign Language: Spanish 1 and 2</p>

<p>Electives: Keyboard 1 (piano), Intro to Computers, Computer Programming, PE 1 and 2, Life Skills, Health, Service, Tutor, Civil Engineering</p>

<p>I am interested in pursuing a career in engineering, math, physics, or related field.</p>

<p>Now that you a little about me, I would appreciate any advice or opinions you may have: What should i improve on? What is my likelyhood of being accepted to USC, UCLA, UC Irvine, UC San Diego, Cal Poly (San Luis Obispo).</p>

<p>Thank you for your time. :)</p>

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<p>You’re looking good for your UC’s and Cal Poly. Get the SAT/ACT score up. Maybe one more year of spanish since 3 is recommended?</p>

<p>I would reccommend some more EC’s, or just work really hard at your volunteering.</p>

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<p>If you are considering USC or UCLA then you def. need to get your scores up</p>

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<p>You probably know this xxsteelxx… but the way your question is worded others might not - I just thought I would mention that USC is not part of the UC system. It is a private university.</p>

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<p>This should be in the chances thread.</p>

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<p>Thank you very much, all of you have been very helpful:</p>

<p>I will take a 3rd year of spanish at community college</p>

<p>And thinking of joining a soccer team. (i love the sport, but I’m not that great at it)</p>

<p>I really hate the SAT: i studied hard and scored 600s on the practice exams from princeton review and ended up with low scores. :frowning:
I’m going to take the ACT instead (hoping for at least a 30)</p>

<p>Yes I know USC is a private university, its one of options though.</p>

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<p>D did better on the ACT than the SAT. It was good enough to get her into Cal and UCLA. If you can get a 30 or above, you will be in the ballpark. Your grades and EC’s look good. It is important to stress your on-going EC’s that you are passionate about on your app, IMO, not just a bunch of minor EC’s to fluff up the application. Trying something new is great if you are doing it for yourself, not a college appl:) Admission officers can see through that. Stick with what you enjoy and show a long term committment to. Best of luck!</p>