<p>I'm curious about my chances of getting into UCLA or UCB. </p>
<p>I am applying for a Microbiology major at UCB and a Microbiology, Immunology, and Molecular Genetics (Pre) major for UCLA. </p>
<p>I received a supplement app from LA, but not B. </p>
<p>Ethnicity: Asian
Unweighted GPA: 3.8
Weighted GPA: 4.1
SAT (highest scores): Math-720, Writing-680, Critical Reading-600
ACT Composite: 30
AP Biology Exam: 5, AP Language: 3
SAT II (Bio M): 710, SAT II (Math II): 690
Class Rank: 19 out of 472
School Average ACI Score: 1260</p>
<p>Extracurriculars: Jui Yee Tong Kung-Fu & Lion Dancing Group (4 yrs)
Youth United for Community Action (4 yrs)
Science Bowl (3 yrs)
Key Club (2 yrs) </p>
<p>In my personal statement (PS), I first talked about how I moved from Colorado to California, and how my drunk father would treat me badly, so I would always stay away from home. Then I found YUCA, my service group, and things have turned out a lot better since then. </p>
<p>In my 2nd PS, I talked about my commitment to kung-fu and how it has helped me to cope with the dangers of my neighborhood, as well as how I've grown stronger, and more mature and resilient in everything I do.</p>
<p>What is your UC GPA? You listed “highest scores” on your SAT tests, but the UC’s take your highest single sitting score. Your rank is excellent and will help your chances, however, Cal is probably a mid reach and UCLA is a low reach. I hope you are also applying to UCSD, UCI, and UCD. Those schools are more in alignment with your test scores. Sorry about your family situation, but it sounds like you have really pulled through it and are doing quite well. Good luck.</p>
<p>My fall backs are UCSD and UCI. I have already received acceptance letters from SDSU, Cal Poly Pomona, and Cal State Long Beach. My majors for those schools are Astronomy, Mechanical Engineering, and Biomedical Engineering (respectively).</p>
<p>I agree that Cal and UCLA are going to be unlikely. Both GPA and scores are below their averages. I’d say Irvine is a solid match but no guarantee and SD is a reach, especially for a bio major.</p>