IMPROVEMENT versus CONSISTENCY

Applying to College
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Hi guys.

My major essay on my UC application was about my progression as an individual. Here are some things I progressed with:

SAT I score:

1120 -> 1340 -> 1420 (760math + 660verbal)

(I only took the SAT II once and i got 770mathII, 710writing, 690physics)

UC GPA:

S1: 3.0
S2: 3.0
S3: 3.6
S4: 4.0
S5: 4.3
S6: 4.3
S7: 4.6
S8: [4.6]

ECs:

only tutoring freshman year (all through high school), then two clubs sophomore year, then four clubs junior year, then six clubs + city-recorded community service + started and headed my own club + became a district V commissioner for countywide youth commission in senior year.

So I was wondering how this looks for college? (namely UC berkeley, UCLA, MIT and stanford). Also, how does it look compared to if I had straight As all throughout high school and always had a consistent EC amount.

I’m eager to hear everyone’s thoughts! Thanks in advance.

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<p>Dude, you're in at all UCs. </p>

<p>Stop worrying.</p>

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<p>You have no advantage and maybe only a mall disadvantage over someone who got a 1420 the first time.</p>

<p>It is better to have consistently high grades, but improving grades are always helpful. For UC admission, only the overall UC gpa matters. They don't look at indiv semesters, or 9th grade.</p>

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<p>darn..... well what do you guys think my chances are anyhow =P</p>