did I screw up?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>hello all!</p>

<p>I am currently a high school SOPHOMORE. I was wondering where I could improve so I have a standing chance of getting into UC Berkeley or UC Davis. The end of the first semester of sophomore year is near and my GPA is a 3.86. That gpa has lowered my self esteem. =/
Here is what I am taking this year.</p>

<p>-----Courses-----------------------------
Algebra II/Trig
English II- Pre-Honors
Spanish II
Orchestra (I’ve been doing it since 5th grade)
Chemistry I
World History AP</p>

<p>------Stats-------------------------------
GPA: 3.86. (grr)</p>

<p>SAT: Haven’t taken it yet</p>

<p>Class Rank: As of freshman year: 54/594. (OUCH!)</p>

<p>------Extracurricular Activities-------------

  1. Orchestra (planning on doing it for all of high school which is 4 years)</p>

<li><p>Volunteer at hospital ( 200+ hours)</p></li>
<li><p>President of the Asian Club</p></li>
<li><p>CSF/HOSA</p></li>
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<p>----------Expected course load for junior year----------------------
Honors Pre-Calculus
Honors English III
AP Biology
AP US History
Spanish III</p>

<h2>Orchestra</h2>

<p>I am also doing the Princeton Review over the summer to get a great SAT score to compensate for my HORRIBLE GPA. Where did I mess up? What can I do to improve?</p>

<p>If you reply to this; ill chance you.</p>

<pre><code> Thanks!
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<p>Calm down!!! That's an excellent GPA that will only go up over time...probably to a 3.9 or 3.95 if you keep up your hyper-competitive attitude. Don't be so self-deprecating; you have great shots at both UCs you mentioned assuming you're in-state. My friend got into UC Davis with decent SATs (2050-2100 range) and a 3.5 W; unless you're OOS, you're probably overestimating the competition there. Both are great UCs and your chances for admission at both will only increase over time. Take a deep breath and enjoy high school! Most high school students would kill for a 3.86, and you're only a first semester sophomore!</p>