dying to know my chances for Berkeley. thanks

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>the only email I've recieved from Berkeley is the Alumni Leadership one. But I'm just kind of confused as to if it means anything or not. So I figured, why not post a chance thread so y'all can tell me what YOU think?</p>

<p>I know y'all are probably tired of these chance threads but I'd really, really appreciate it:</p>

<p>Female; ny resident; us/Israel dual citizenship
GPA 3.32uw (im guessing, but im not really sure bc my school doesn't release the uw) 3.9 weighted, top 30% (im guessing, but my school doesn't rank)
SAT: 560cr, 640m, 710w (12essay)
SATII: 690m1, 620m2
Full International Baccalaureate Candidate
Senior courses: IB History of the Americas, IB World Literature, IB Physics, IB Spanish, IB Theory of Knowledge, AP Statistics, AP Psychology, Government</p>

<p>*my school was rated the 4th public high school in the nation by newsweek. most demanding/rigorous course schedule.</p>

<p>*Essays: Excellent
*Recs: Guidance rec was excellent (called me the "renaissance girl'), teacher A Excellent, teacher B Great, 1 extra recommendation from the prof. at columbia that I interned for this summer.. the rec was AMAZING.</p>

<p>*not asking for any financial aid</p>

<p>*also sent in a supplemental portfolio displaying unique one of a kind fashions that I've designed and created as a result of my international travels. also included photography that I've done, seveeral newspaper articles, and scientific abstract.</p>

<p>*Extras:</p>

<p>Activities and Organizations:
-CEO of Fashion Design Company that I founded (2005-present)
-Intern at Swiss Consulting Group (New York, NY)
-Meszaros International Center for Entrepreneurship classes at university of buffalo
-Advanced Acting for Film Class (2002-2006)
-In 2005, Co-created a 30 minute television pilot that was pitched in LA. It was picked up, however, I decided not to re-located to LA, in pursuit of continuing my high school education.</p>

<p>Leadership in School:
-Editor of School literary magazine. (2007-2008)
Helicon (3hrs/wk, 2004-Present)
-President of Junior Class of 2008 (2006-2007)
-Vice President Senior Class of 2008(2007-2008)
Student Government (2 hrs/wk, 2006-Present)
-Secretary of Student Council (2006-2007)
-Vice President of Student Council(2007-2008)
Student Council (2 hrs/wk, 2000-Present)
-Vice President of Multicultural Club (2006-2008)
Multicultural Club (2 hrs/wk, 2000-Present)
-Math tutor (1.5 hrs/wk, 2006-Present)
Tutors children in advance mathematics
-Junior 8 Summit Competition (4 hrs/wk, 2007)
Justice League Representative in International Competition</p>

<p>Leadership in the Community and Volunteer Work:
-Coats for Kids (150+hrs/yr, 2000-Present)
Co-Founded organization to provide over 500 warm winter coats, hats, scarf’s, gloves, and boots each year to the poorest Hispanic Community of Buffalo.
-Roswell Park Cancer Institute (150+hrs, 2004-Present) (I've been volunteering a lot here ever since I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 12. I'm fine now though. I just try to give back to the pediatric cancer community as much as I can)
• Raised $3,000+ by hosting a Charity Fashion Show featuring my dress creations; Spends time with Pediatric cancer patients.
• PaintBox Project at Roswell Park Cancer Institute (50+hrs, 2004-Present)
Designed and donated artwork that was reproduced by PaintBox Project and sold as corporate holiday cards and products that yielded thousands of dollars in revenue for the Institute; Assists young cancer patients in expressing their ideas in art form.
-Jewish Philanthropic Organization (4 hrs/wk, 2004-Present)
Teen Tzedakah; Student Board of Directors who allocate money to various non-for-profit organizations in the Buffalo area</p>

<p>Honors and Awards:
-Scientific Abstract Awarded Finalist
At the World congress of Biological Psychiatry in Vienna, Austria.The only presenter without a doctorate.“The Association of Adolescent’s Height and Weight with Stress and School Achievement” Sponsored by University at Buffalo’s Biobehavioral Program.
-Roswell Park Cancer Institute Above and Beyond Award
For outstanding dedication and lasting contribution to Carly's Club for Kids and Cancer Research in Western New York
-Western New York Hispanic Society Award for Community Service
For outstanding dedication to the Hispanic Society of Western New York
-Swarthmore Book Award
For academic passion and outstanding leadership
-Various Published Poetry and Photography (2000-Present)</p>

<p>Travel Experience:
-Has traveled to over 35 countries on 5 different continents
-Exchange Student: Artes de Mexico: Queretaro, Mexico (Summer, 2005)
-BBYO: International Leadership Seminar, Israel (Summer 2007)
A 3 week leadership program in which I was immersed in the teachings of Judaism and the current Arab-Israeli conflict. Participants were students who showed outstanding leadership in their community.</p>

<p>*looking to major in entrepreneurial studies and design</p>

<p>*applying:
Barnard College (my dream school, i'd do anything to go here)
Brown University (5 year duel degree program brown/risd)
Rhode Island School of Design (5 year duel degree program brown/risd)
Georgetown University
New York University
Sarah Lawrence College
Wellesley College
Boston College
Swarthmore College
Vassar College
UCLA/Berkeley
Washington University - St. Louis
Fordham University
Northeastern University
University at Buffalo Honors College</p>

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<p>There's a chance thread stickied.</p>

<p>Being an OOSer with a weak GPA and SAT will make Berkeley a reach. However, the rest of your application is strong, so you do have a shot.</p>

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<p>thank you kyle. what does a "chance thread stikied" mean?</p>

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<p>"Stickied" refers to the threads kept at the toe of each forum. There's one labled "the official chances thread" on the Berkeley forum for all the people wanting "chances" and you can compare your stats or post them. Here's a link</p>

<p><a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/379946-official-chances-thread.html%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/379946-official-chances-thread.html&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

<p>What about the SAT II's? Do you have another one? Math I doesn't count for the UC's.</p>

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<p>ah ok im sorry about that. and yes, I completely forgot to change them for this chance thread. I used Math 2 and literature which is also in the 600s. So, considering this, what do you think?</p>

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<p>Ummm... I don't "do chances" , I just like to read them....</p>

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<p>I don't think it changes your chances much.</p>

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<p>I think you're applying to WAY too many schools.</p>

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<p>UCB is a bit of a GPA whore, so I think your GPA is too low. And your SAT is low too, esp. for OOS.</p>

<p>Good ECs though.</p>

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<p>I think you're basically livin on a wing and a prayer for Cal OOS....</p>

<p>Hate to be blunt, but even IS you'd be a pretty significant reach.</p>

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<p>Umm...I too hate to be blunt, but unless you are a crazy URM like Native American, your chances at Berkeley aren't looking too good based solely on your GPA (although going to such a great HS should help a bit?). </p>

<p>And to be honest, most of the schools you picked are reaches because of your comparatively low GPA/SAT scores. You can be fairly confident about Sarah Lawrence, Fordham, Northeastern, and Buffalo (not sure about Honors, though), but the rest are definitely questionable because of their high standards. Your ECs are great though; I really do mean that, it is incredible what you have achieved! They should give you a leg up at some of your schools that would otherwise be reaches. Congratulations on your many great accomplishments, and I'll keep my fingers crossed for you for Barnard.</p>