I'm already screwing up.....Do I still have a chance?

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<p>I'm a junior right now...My junior yr grades are estimated off my 1st quarter grades...Thanks</p>

<p>GPA: 3.45UW/3.76W---UC GPA 3.5
PSAT: 188
RANK: Top 5%</p>

<p>Courses: HL Pre-Calc, AP Calc, AP English, AP US History, HL Chem, HL Span 3, AP English, AP Stats, AP Gov/Econ, AP Psych</p>

<p>EC's/Community Service/Awards: Tennis, CSF (VP), VBall Club (Treasurer), Sign Language Club, Foreign Foods Club (VP), Journalism (Entertainment Editor), Early Academic Outreach Program, Relay 4 Life, Key Club (VP), Random Acts of Kindness Club, Recycling Club, Certificate of Scholastic Achievement, Circle B Athletic Award, Block B Academic Letter, and "Most Consistent Player" - Tennis.</p>

<p>Also 2 immediate family members had/have cancer during my high school years.</p>

<p>Universities:</p>

<p>University of Miami (EA)
UC Santa Barbara
UC Los Angeles
University of Southern California
University of Florida
San Diego State
Florida State University
Indiana University
Penn State University
University of Oregon
Arizona State University
Loyola Marymount
Pepperdine</p>

<p>Thanks....I'm not applying to that many schools, I will narrow that list down.....but if you could help me out that would be great</p>

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<p>At this point, much can change, including what you think you want in a college. Try not to worry too much! </p>

<p>Your list at this moment looks good, not because anyone can estimate what your chances a year and a half from now will be (no one can!), but because you have a range of selectivities on it. That's a good approach. </p>

<p>Keep an open mind over the next year, visit schools, research others you may not have thought of yet, work hard, and the path will get clearer. There is plenty of time - use it wisely.</p>

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<p>You are not screwed up, you have 3 chance of take SAT, and you still have
time. your school list is most of mach for you. apply about 8 school.</p>

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<p>My D just graduated and based on our experience and that of her classmates here in So Cal, Arizona State is a safety for you. You should have no problem with U of Arizona if you are at all interested there. Assuming that your grades/scores remain the same, the UC's (especially UCLA) may be quite a reach. Also, USC has become very selective, mainly because they are flooded with apps and can be choosier. Any of the CSU's are easily within your range, so San Diego State looks like a great choice. Loyola and Pepperdine are fairly small and so the competition is a bit stiffer, but you are definitely in their range too. I don't know much about the others on your list. </p>

<p>Good luck and don't think you have screwed up! You have lots of options.</p>