<p>Growing up in a 1st generation asian family, I have never considered going to a private college/university. But as a rising senior, I feel that if I only applied to the UC's, I would probably look back and think, "what if...."
The problem is that my family is not rich enough to put me through any privates, but also not poor enough to get me any kind of need-based scholarships. So I was hoping if you parents know any colleges (preferably in CA) that is likely to give me a good financial aid package based on my average stats.
I still haven't decided on a major yet, mainly because I feel like I love everything (with the exception of geometry). But I'm looking for colleges that are strong in engineer/sciences.</p>
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<p>unweighted GPA: 3.7
weighted UC GPA (capped at 8 honors/AP classes): 4.0
SAT I: 2050 - 620V 700M 730W (will retake in Oct to improve)
SAT II's: bioM - 670, 680, 730
Math IIC - 780
Chinese - 800</p>
<p>Honors/AP: AP Biology, AP Stats, Honors math throughout high school, Honors english starting from 10th grade.</p>
<p>senior schedule: AP Chem, AP Calc AB, AP English, physics, government/economy, dance (PE requirement)</p>
<p>almost no extracurricular activities because my parents were always worried if I dont get home right after school ends.</p>
<p>150+ of community services at the local hospital</p>
<p>accomplishments:
-came to the U.S. at the end of 6th grade not knowing the basic abc's, got into the honors english track by end of 9th grade.
-various piano awards + one award in acting from London's Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (I took drama for 3 years because I was so shy/quiet when I was younger)</p>
<h2>-biotechnology institute program this summer with possible internship</h2>
<p>Thank you!!</p>