@mumbai98 as far as CS is concerned, I teach java and microprocessors in class 9 and 10 (besides after effects).
I’ve even designed a voice recognition system that can turn the ac on or off (or any electronic device) simply by using a voice command. Most of it happens with an adruino processor. Moreover as fas as the computer academics are concerned, 11 semester 1 ==> 98/100 computers semester 2 ==> 96/100. Moreover as I mentioned, I’ve been the founding member of the Tech club and have a youtube channel with almost 11k subs now and 1.6 million views.
According to you are these EC’s satisfactory for CS ?
No problem. I may be crude, but I’m always ready to help.
Now, the answer to your question is a bit complicated. UCs are public universities, and applying for Financial Aid drastically reduces your chances. If you apply for Regents, you’ll have to file the FAFSA.
If you’re not, you’re chances are bolstered significantly. Public universities relish full pay international students.
Oh I see, thanks a ton. One last thing, even if UCs don’t view the drop, is a 2170 good enough for UCLA as a safety based on my ECs and school grades ?
Of course you have a chance. You’re a strong candidate. But UCLA and UCB should be considered a high match at best.
@CallMeHrishi That sounds cool. Keep up the good work. However, I still stick to my statement that Stanford will be really difficult for you. The people that you will be up against will have done 10x maybe 50x what you have done.
I’m not diminishing your ECs. But I just want you to know the type of competition for colleges such as Stanford. It is quite hard to get in. And while your ECs are good, with that 5% acceptance rate last year (even lesser for internationals), one has to start planning for other colleges too.
Definitely apply to Stanford but I don’t see any safeties in your list. Apply to Purdue and UIUC. They are good colleges for CS and can be considered safeties for people like you.
@mumbai98 thanks a lot. I appreciate the help.
@CallMeHrishi, your SAT will not be the deciding factor for Stanford one way or the other. It’s in range, but not distinctive, especially for your applicant group; but Stanford doesn’t appear to place a ton of value on SAT scores. As @mumbai98 notes, it is extremely competitive, and you need to have a wide range of alternatives and not get too focused on one option. The vast majority of people who are rejected are qualified, and would make a fine class.
Be realistic about things like your course rigor. You have done a lot, but so will have almost all of the international applicants. Some will have done much more. Having a skewed view of how strong you are doesn’t help.
You maximize your chances, you need to distinguish yourself. You can do that in your essays and in how you present your ECs. Play up your music (including Indian music), video and service activities. Your voice recognition stuff is also interesting. Do you do anything with digital music?