@Gumbymom Thank you! i probably won’t attend UCLA or UC berkeley but I just felt that it would hurt to apply, and i thought i might get outside scholarships or any type of scholarships that are not from need based financial aid. Just want to have the option – which I know is not very practical but I’m still in the shortlisting stages.
@amc100 Hi, thank you! I agree, my rank is holding me back, but there were definitely more benefits to attending my competitive high school than not, especially since I’m doing med. I think i’ll retake that sat II and see where I’m at.
I think you have a great chance. Remember to make your essays passionate and about what you love and mix them up so you don’t seem very static. If you have time, I would look at retaking your ACT and possibly the Subject SATs if they aren’t better than your first try.
Chance me back?
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