I know my chances are low but is it impossible?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>My weighted gpa is 3.2 but UCs take 3.09
uw is 2.99
ACT 21
SAT 1 scores not so high 1580
SAT 2 630 for US HISTORY
570 for LIT
EC include STUDENT COUNCIL COMMISSIONER (ASB), CSF, Inter-ethnic relations, Crochet Club VICE PRESIDENT, CRAFT CLUB PRESIDENT, HUMAN RIGHTS VP, YEARBOOK EDITOR IN CHIEF, VOLUNTEER/MENTOR AT A REGIONAL HOSPITAL, SWIM FOR 4 YEARS (1 YEAR VARSITY), 2 JOBS
ATTENDED LEADERSHIP AT UCSB and a YEARBOOK CAMP AT CSULB
4 ON THE AP US HISTORY TEST
CURRENTLY TAKING AP STATS
5 HONORS CLASSES PRECAL, ALG2/TRIG, ENG1H ENG2H, WORLD HISTORY
LOW INCOME FAMILY
FIRST GENERATION COLLEGE STUDENT
MINORITY(DOES THAT EVEN MATTER? since so many asians go to college -_-)</p>

<p>My major is Psychology (is that impacted and does that matter towards the admissions decision)?</p>

<p>I'm realistic about it, i mean i will go to a CC if i have to try to get in. am i way far off base? do you think I have any hope whatsoever? ever heard stories of people with really low gpas and test scores getting in? I got into most cal states already. So just tell the honest truth?</p>

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<p>First off, nothing is impossible. The first step is having the proper attitude. Realistic does not equal pessimistic.</p>

<p>Second, I think they'd be a reach, not because of GPA but because of test scores. You may want to retake them if possible. Getting a 30+ on your ACT or an equivalent score on the SAT would be ideal.</p>

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<p>But I will not be able to retake the ACTs I've submitted all my applications and I am just waiting on the UCI admissions people to decide. My decision is lagging compared to the rate of my friends at school who have already gotten denied/accepted. Thanks for your time though. I love these college forums.</p>

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<p>i dont understand which UC you want to go to, im guessing Irvine?</p>

<p>Your chances are not as low as you think, you have great EC's and are low income/first gen/minority</p>

<p>You could maybe make UCR too. And even if you dont, Cal-States provide a good education, nothing to be ashamed about.</p>