<p>Hey all,</p>
<p>If you don't mind giving me your educated opinions on whether I'll get in or not, that'd be much appreciated. I'm from Maryland, I will be able to pay in full <a href="no%20financial%20aid%20required">b</a>**, and I am currently a junior. Here's my quick resume:</p>
<p>-Male, white, Jew
-3.69 weighted GPA
-3.14 unweighted GPA
(Both will go up with senior year -- taking classes I excel in)
-One of the most competitive high schools in USA (like 200something out of top 1400, ranked by Newsweek, national blue ribbon school)
-9 total (including future senior classes) AP classes - passed AP exam on all of them (although mostly 3s)
-All other non-AP classes are essentially Honors/GT
-Over 200 hours of community service
-Internship at my county's Historical Society
-4 AP classes during senior year
-around 1900 SAT
-Founded two clubs, one of which eventually grew to 50 or so members and became a school team (Ultimate Frisbee Club/Team)
-Numerous club participation
-Best Buddies peer buddy -- Had to complete interview out of a pool of numerous people and was selected to work one-on-one with a mentally handicapped student throughout the year in and out of school
-1 of 2 boys selected to act in school play as a freshman, was on stage crew for numerous play productions</p>
<p>Also, I have good letters of rec from two teachers and a great college essay on a backpacking trip I did by myself from the Andes to the Amazon when I was fifteen for a month.</p>
<p>I will be majoring in some type of social studies/history major.</p>
<p>Thanks a lot, it's truly appreciated!</p>
<p>You are most likely to be a shoo-in to become a Banana Slug ;)</p>
<p>Thanks! Any particular reason why, or is it just because I fit the criteria? I noticed that UCSC has a higher average freshman GPA than mine, and something like 97% of students are from in-state.</p>
<p>I think you have strong chance. #1 you are out of state and we (here in CA) need your $$. You have nice stats. Your post is well written and organized, so your essay is probably comparable. UC don’t give a hoot about your Recs. EC are marginally realvant to UCs. Unless, of course, you are an olympic medalist or grammy winning performer or climbed mount everest with only one leg and a snickers bar. The UC admissions STATs are over inflated and not reflective of the average OOS who is offered admission. It will also depend upon your choice of declared major. Good luck. If you can afford private I would suggest applying to some quality privates offering your major.</p>
<p>For OOS, breaking into the UC system (even UCSC) is tough business. I think your stats are actually a bit low. College Data tracks the average GPA for UCSC to be a 3.5uw. Also I don’t think white, Jewish, male thing matters, assuming of course that your mother will let you go, GL.</p>
<p>If anything, UC schools are easier to get into OOS than at other state schools. The system is broke and as a result must keep driving up tuition costs. They will salivate at any statistically worthy applicant who can pay the full OOS tuition.</p>
<p>Yep, good point. Never underestimate the power of money.</p>
<p>OP, i do think UCSC is a match. Our state could use your money.</p>
<p>When does UCSC notify OOS applicants? D received an email to check her portal 3/15, with a specific time according to last name. Have the OOS/Instate scholarship holders been notified yet?</p>
<p>Thanks for the input guys!</p>