I don't know if I stand a chance. =[

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - San Diego
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<p>I'm just in my junior year, and would like to see if you guys think I have a chance at UCSD.</p>

<p>As of right now my GPA is a 3.625, because last semester messed me up, but I believe this semester will raise it up a little. Last year I took AP World History, however did not take the exam because I had a horrible teacher (really) and learned nothing and would not pass anyway. This year I am taking AP English and AP US History, and am taking both exams, expecting to do alright (hopefully). Next year I am taking AP Calculus, AP English Lit, and AP Physics. As far as ECs go I don't have much, just 2 years of JV Volleyball. I'm in Medical Club, Literary Magazine and Junior Council. And Knights and Ladies, which is kind of like leadership. I'm starting volunteering at a hospital next month if all works out alright. (I am Ukranian/Russian and distantly German, if that matters).</p>

<p>Counting my senior year, I will have:
Math - 4 years (Up to Calculus)
Science - 4 years (Bio, Chem, Physics, AP Physics)
English - 4 years
History - 3 years (Gov/Econ next year is the 3rd year, if that counts as history..)
Language - 2 years of Spanish, but I am fluent in Russian and am going to take a test to give me FL credit.
And I have a bunch of electives like theatre and creative writting and drawing and film production and photography. Will maybe be on yearbook next year.</p>

<p>SAT, overall an 1890.</p>

<p>Critical Reading 590
Math 530
Writing 770 </p>

<p>I am taking my SAT IIs next Saturday (English and US Hist), and retaking the SATs in October. I know I can score a lot better. It's just I didn't study at all. =/ I will this summer.</p>

<p>If you can just give me some thoughts or pointers, I would really really really appreciate it. Thank you!!! =]</p>

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<p>i think you have a shot. i know people with far lower stats who got in this year. i'm not saying you're 100% guaranteed or a "match" but i'd say you have a shot. don't give up hope. :)</p>

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<p>Aw thanks. That makes me feel better. I'm pretty sure my stats will improve, or at least, I'm trying my best to make it so. =]</p>

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<p>just take the chance and apply. Remember you cant win a raffle without a ticket</p>

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<p>at the least, you should apply. but definitely, retaking your SATs or maybe trying ACTs is a good thing. i think UCSD has a points system for admission so you have to get above a certain number of points based on GPA, SATs, etc. to get in. and they take your highest SAT scores in ONE sitting.</p>