My Unique Situation...

Applying to College
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<p>Hello,
I am currently a sophomore in HS and am enrolled in all college prep classes (non AP or Honors - you will see as I explain later). I have an A in all my other classes except Geometry - will a B in Geometry affect my chances into getting into UC Berkeley? I am more of a Algebra person rather than a visual person (proved by having the highest grade in Alg. 1 last year).
In addition, I have not enrolled in APs or Honors because last year, I had fallen ill and have been diagnosed with Crohn's Disease. Furthermore, despite being sick and missing days from school, I was able to achieve a 4.0 both semesters...will UCB understand why I didn't take any APs or Honors this year and think of my 4.0 w/ sickness as a very positive thing?
What are my chances based on the info I have provided?</p>

<p>BTW, I will be enrolling in Honors and APs next year and the year after.</p>

<p>Thanks.</p>

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<p>I am in the same boat, I am enrolled in a few honors and freaking out. Although, I have straight A's. I plan to take all AP/honors classes the next years of HS. Berkeley is a very hard school to get into so don't get your hopes up.</p>

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<p>Don't worry. B's will not kill your chances...just make sure the cumulative GPA is high enough, but don't slack off and get a high GPA from easy courses. As for your illness, I would say that getting a 4.0 despite your condition would usually be looked upon favorably.</p>

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<p>This is something your GC can address in the GC letter. Don't worry.</p>

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<p>If you have ONE B - you will be fine. If you start a trend of Bs, that won't be so fine. Stop worrying and do your absolute best. </p>

<p>And besides, if my assessment of your situation were the opposite, and I said you are screwed, would that change your approach to school at all? Probably not. </p>

<p>Bottom line: do your very best, don't try to have a very good social life, have fun/be passionate in your extracurrics, organize your time well, and MOST IMPORTANTLY, prioritize!</p>

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<p>I hate topics like this. A B in your sophomore year? And you think it will kill your chances?</p>

<p>Give me a break.</p>

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<p>amen, fandagoya</p>

<p>its bragging in disguise</p>

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<p>Don't worry. Keep working hard, and I'd nearly bet my life that you'll be okay.</p>

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<p>The OP is talking about UCB. There is no guidance counselor letter.</p>

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<p>Get on the UC form and search UC gpa formula. There is a specific formula which includes gpa and SAT scores. You do get weighting for APs but only up to a certain number of classes. Most of the posters on this thread are not responding in relation to the UC system.</p>

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<p>Yawn. Same topic... different week.
Don't worry, you'll be fine. Just get a 4.2 Weighted GPA. Heh... and a 2100 SAT score.</p>