Does a UCLA likely mean a good chance at Berkeley??

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Los Angeles
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<p>Hey!</p>

<p>I'm really really scared for Berkeley. Just want to know whether I should be hopeful or not. (It hurts more to be rejected when you're expecting an acceptance.) I got a likely letter (and later, an acceptance) from UCLA for Comp. Sci. and Engineering as an international in spite of the fact that me essay had the word "Berkeley" in it- TWICE! (I did not really intend to apply to UCLA but ended up making the decision 3 minutes before the deadline!!). Does that reflect I'm a strong applicant. Please don't be mean and call me a joke/troll or whatever. I'm just a paranoid international kid who's sad cuz MIT didn't want him (and now he really wants Berkeley!!)</p>

<p>Yours Panicking-ly,
100%Tuna</p>

<p>(Panicky fish don't taste good!!) </p>

<p>PS: Second question- Which university is better for Comp Sci and Engineering? The rankings say Berkeley, but I've seen that some people prefer UCLA for science and engineering.</p>

<p>Thanks a lot everyone- and best of luck for results!! (:</p>

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<p>(chronic-bumper-this-side)
please reply, people! (:
thanks!!</p>

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<p>Let's see your stats</p>

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<p>OK! :) here's the stats!!</p>

<p>SAT Reasoning Test: 2220 (800M, 730W, 690CR)
SAT Subject Tests: Math ii: 800, Chemistry: 800, Physics: 780
TOEFL (iBT): 115/120
Race: East Indian
Applicant Type: International Applicant; very competitive country!
Course Applied For: Electrical Engineering and Computer Science</p>

<p>School Type:
* Small Competitive Catholic till 10th Grade ~230 people
* Large (country's best for half of the 11th Grade) ~1200 people
* Large (on scholarship in another country- top 5 nationally) ~800 people</p>

<p>Excellent grades for the 9th grade: School Rank: 1
Excellent grades for the 10th grade: School Rank: 1
Good (top 10%) grades for the 11th grade: School-doesn't-rank
Very good grades for the 12th grade: (Predicted: by teachers)</p>

<p>Awards listed on the application:
* AMC12A School Winner: 115.5, AIME: 9, First ever to make the USAMO qualifier (school)
* East Zone Colors Award (Exceptional performance as a Cricketer (National))
* NASA Ames International Space Settlement Design Competition: Honors
* SIA Youth Scholarship: National Scholarship awarded to around 20 students every year.
* National Mathematics Olympiad: Silver Medalist</p>

<p>Extra Curricular Activities on the application:
* Animator (Diploma holder in 2D animation)
* Cricket (National A-Division Player)
* English Drama Society: Lead Actor in 6+ public plays. National level Award.
* Research: On sound as a source of renewable energy using piezoelectricity at high dB</p>

<p>Community Service:
* Collection of recyclable wastes (school-initiated): Participant.
* Worked with a NGO to educate rural, illiterate farmers about new technologies.
* Peer-tutored a weaker student for math and physics.
* Represented country at an international forum to discuss about youth-problems.
* Initiated a project to collect shoes and funds for poor schoolchildren in another country.</p>

<p>Work Experience:
* Paid intern at the world's largest media-marketing firm. Worked on KFC campaign
* Teaching 12th graders mathematics as a teacher (short-term) in a good school.</p>

<p>Earnings Used:
* To start my own designing and graphics business.</p>

<p>Essay: About experiencing life in a village, the capital of a developing country and a developed country and how it has made me want to work for my people.</p>

<p>Second essay about how people initially thought I was crazy doing research about sound energy and how I persevered through! :)</p>

<p>Additional: Abstract of my research paper.</p>

<p>Additional sent: Recommendation letter from a well-known researcher (who mentored my research)</p>

<p>Now what do you guys think? I know I'm not a bad applicant- but as an international? And considering that Berkeley's ranked 2nd in the WORLD for engineering. What do you all think?</p>

<p>Thanks for replying fortify and looking forward to your "Chances"! :)</p>

<p>Others, please reply! Thanks in anticipation!! :)</p>

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<p>Oh- missed out a CCA! :)
Was the Creative Head of the Indian Society in my school. Won a national award (silver) for Indian contemporary dance and another one (gold) for drama (in another language! (:</p>

<p>Looking forward to all your replies!! (runs around in circles and panics!)</p>

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<p>yeah you're fine. and you're amazing.</p>

<p>I think I'm in love.</p>

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<p>CS and Engineering are stronger at Cal</p>

<p>Furthermore, in case it matters to you, South Asian studies is much stronger at Cal too meaning you can take more South Asian languages. At UCLA there barely is a minor.</p>

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<p>I think you have a really good chance</p>

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<p>So do I. I think you'll most likely get into to CAL.</p>

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<p>Your stats are amazing! If Berkeley doesn't let you in, they're gonna miss out on an amazing student</p>