Do these colleges sound right for me?

College Search & Selection
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<p>I go to a public school in California, top 10% of my class. GPA is a 3.8 unweighted, probably a 3.9 weighted. I didn't take any AP classes junior year (however mostly honors classes), but will take an AP or two next year. My SAT score is an 1850, however I just took it again and think I got a 1900. Do these schools seem like a good fit for me:</p>

<p>Backup:
-University of Oregon
-University of Arizona
-University of Colorado-Boulder
-San Diego State University</p>

<p>Match/Reach:
-University of Washington (first choice)
-Loyola Marymount University
-University of San Diego
-UC Santa Barbara, Davis, Irvine</p>

<p>High Reach:
-Cal Poly
-UC San Diego</p>

<p>Is this a suitable list? Do I have the schools in the proper groups (backup, match/reach, high reach)? Thanks</p>

<p>Oh and I'm hispanic, that tends to help.</p>

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<p>That list looks about right to me. Make sure to start working on your UC essays early (1,000 words + and do try to make them personal. Keep checking to see when they release the new app./prompts). The essay can make all the difference for you with UC Davis, UCSB, UCI. Good luck!</p>

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<p>How much can your family pay? Make sure that the OOS publics and the private universities on your list are going to be affordable.</p>

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<p>Money isn’t an issue for my family, I have a great college fund thanks to relatives.</p>

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<p>You are truly fortunate! Their foresight will make a huge difference for you. Best wishes to all of you.</p>

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<p>Good list. Best of luck!</p>

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<p>I think this list looks pretty good, but I think your SATs could be better. Of course, SATs aren’t everything, so you might be good. For the CSU’s, however (and maybe a few other colleges on your list), only the CR and Math portion count, so you might want to consider re-taking the SATs again if your CR or Math scores weren’t nearly as good.</p>