Is it HARD getting into UC Berkeley if I'm an out of state?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>By "hard" I mean, harder lol. Couldn't edit</p>

<p>I'm from NY.</p>

<p>My SAT score is a 2260 and my cumulative GPA is an 85 (we don't use the 1.0 - 4.0) scale. My GPA is low due to certain circumstances that my guidance counselor is willing to explain. I have decent ECs and I'm sure I can get good recommendation papers. I'm assuming that there are more factors needed in answering my question, but I'm trying to be as terse as possible.</p>

<p>I'm also a minority (parents from Mali). So, yeah, based on my little tidbit above, how would my chances be?</p>

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<p>Getting into UC Berkeley from out of state requires ivy type stats. Your chances depend on how compelling those certain circumstances are, and how much you need in aid. I won't lie-85 is a bit low. How competitive is your high school?</p>

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<p>85 would be roughly a 3.2-3.5 GPA in terms of the 4 scale, but if your circumstances are convincing enough, you should be pretty much set to apply for UCB .</p>

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<p>It's possible, but I think you'd need a hook of some sort.</p>

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<p>ooh mali. cool. um, yeah they would be hesistant (dude its like a cult to be in the UC's) but if you impress you should be in.</p>

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<p>How do the california schools treat kid who had cancer during junior year so there SATs are low but there weighted GPA is over a 4.0?</p>

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<p>suavesolicitor:</p>

<p>UCB: Slight Reach (out of state)</p>