Out of State, Extreme Circumstances

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>Looking for my chances on UCLA, Berekley, San Diego, and USC. </p>

<p>I don't have a "GPA" as I fell extremely ill around freshmen year, and spend 3 years on and off with frequent month long hospital visits. Some courses I was able to take, and some were completed by Credit by Examination. All medical issues are thoroughly documented and can be provided to schools. </p>

<p>SAT: 1970
ACT: 31
AP Test: AP Human Geography (4) AP World History (5) AP US History (4) AP English III (4)
Pending this year,
AP Gov, AP Bio, AP Statistics, and AP English 4. </p>

<p>Academic Recognition
Superintendent Academically Talented Scholar, (Highest PSAT score of my entire district, sophomore year.) </p>

<p>Qualified as National Merit Scholar finalist. </p>

<p>Honor Roll, and various awards for determination.</p>

<p>EC's</p>

<p>200+ Volunteer hours at Texas Children's Hospital, the largest Pediatric Hospital in the United States, in the world class Houston Medical Center.</p>

<p>Shadowed a cardiologist during a major invasive procedure twice. </p>

<p>Attended Medical Confrences throughout the country. </p>

<p>200+ Volunteer Hours at Memorial Hermann Children's Hospital in the Texas Medical Center. </p>

<p>Worked along Child Life specialist to inform children of their conditions and procedures they were to endure. </p>

<p>HOSA member.</p>

<p>Member of the Debate team. </p>

<p>And a few more.</p>

<p>Location:Texas
Ethnicity: Hispanic/Puerto Rican
Family members who graduated from UCLA and USC in the past. </p>

<p>Keep in mind I've basically taught myself everything that I've learned in my high school years. No consistent classroom instruction. I studied, and gained everything from textbook, and other resources. Took the hardest course load offered in my School/District, and have extreme Medical and Academic references even though I know they aren't required or requested. </p>

<p>Do I have any chance?</p>

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<p>Have you checked the net price calculator to see whether you can afford to attend as a non-resident of California? UCs will offer in-state level of financial aid, but will not cover the $23,000 non-resident additional tuition with financial aid grants. USC is private, so non-resident financial aid would be better.</p>

<p>If money is a big issue, consider schools with big NMF scholarships (e.g. Texas A&M): <a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/national-merit-scholarships/649276-nmf-scholarships-updated-compilation-56.html#post16465904[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/national-merit-scholarships/649276-nmf-scholarships-updated-compilation-56.html#post16465904&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;