I feel so worthless right now somebody help

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<p>Hey Everyone.</p>

<p>I just started grade eleven and I'm very disappointed with how last year went. I feel so angry that I didn't push my self harder or get involved. I have a list of colleges I would love to attend but my top one is UCLA. </p>

<p>My scores in 9th and 10th grade were very average. I can't remember my overall percentage for 9th grade (it wasn't too good) but I can remember my percentage for 10th grade. It was 71 percent. Which is very average. I'm from Canada and over here 71 is a B. I know it's a C in the states. I acknowledge I didn't do my best and I take full responsibility for it. I also wasn't very involved last year. I was quite idle. I only participated in 4 clubs. Didn't obtain any leadership positions and I actually didn't really care/have an interest in these clubs. BIG MISTAKE, but this year I am COMPLETELY ready to make a COMPLETE U TURN. I know I messed up BIG time in 9th and 10th grade but this year, I'm aiming for an average in the 90s (Yes, I know you guys are probably thinking I can't do it... but I know when I put my mind to something, I can achieve it). I also want to GET involved in the school and at least obtain leadership positions in at least 4 clubs. </p>

<p>I have my ACT and SAT prep books and I am ready to start studying. I really want to change this year and prove to everyone that I'm not some dumb girl like everyone thinks I am. I know I can do it. I will admit, I do have my doubts at times because I've had so many people (mostly online) tell me I can NEVER/have NO chance of getting to UCLA or Berkeley.. or any good school.</p>

<p>Overall, I have 3 questions.</p>

<p>1.) How many leadership positions does one need to obtain? Is having a leadership position in 4 clubs okay? Or is that too little. (Bare in mind, these 4 clubs are clubs I am genuinely interested in)
2.) Regardless of how bad I did last year... If I get a 90 % and above average this year... Get involved (and some leadership positions), do volunteer work and get hours, Nail my SAT or ACT's... Do I have a chance of getting into a good university like UCLA or Berkeley?
3) DO you guys think I can do it? Have any of you had any experiences like mine or know someone who went through this?</p>

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<p>UCs don’t take 9th grade in account. In UCLA/Berkeley context, nailing SAT/ACT means getting 32+/2150+.</p>

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<p>“obtain leadership positions in at least 4 clubs”
Never gain leadership positions just because you can. Considering that you didn’t well academically in the past, you won’t be able to hold down 4 leadership positions of active clubs and get good grades. Club leadership positions are among the most mediocre ECs. Consider research and internships.</p>

<p>“If I get a 90 % and above average this year”
Only with very good SAT scores. You will have to work very, very hard and have no slip-ups in order to have a chance at Cal or UCLA.</p>

<p>“DO you guys think I can do it?”
No one here is going to hold your hand and tell you everything is swell. If you second-guess yourself, then you probably won’t make it.</p>

<p>That said, college admission is not everything. You can still CC transfer, or do well at similar colleges such as UIUC, UMI, UCD, and more than 15 other state flagships.</p>