SAT Question/Chance me

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>I am taking the SAT October 1, although it will not be the only time I am taking it. The reason for this is to get my bearings and get adapted to the SAT setting. I am not confident at all with the math portion (I am praying for at least a 500) so my score is not going to be that great. Everyone always tells me that it doesn't matter and I know that when I take it later I will do well. Would it look bad if I got a horrible score this time around, but later score in the 2100-up range? I am studying very hard and will be getting a tutor after this SAT.</p>

<p>Also here are my stats (keep in mind that I'm a junior and I am working very hard to get straight A's for the rest of my high school career)</p>

<p>I go to a private Catholic school
Unweighted GPA: 3.7
I don't know how to calculate UC GPA
i had average grades freshman year (1 C first semester and the rest A's and B's), did very bad first semester of sophomore (2 A's, 4 B's and a C), but then got straight A's next semester, which I hope to get this year and senior year.</p>

<p>AP's:
World History - 5
US History - Currently taking
Environmental Science - taking
I am planning to take AP Calculus, AP Latin, AP Psych, AP English, and AP Bio next year</p>

<p>I have been in ASB for two years and plan to run for president for senior year (If I do not win I will still have a position on ASB)</p>

<p>I have been studying very hard and I am aiming for a 32-up on the ACT and a 2100-up on the SAT.</p>

<p>Thanks</p>

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<p>can anyone help?</p>

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<p>You might want to recalculate your GPA. 3.7 is a bit suspicious given the fact that you’re a junior and you already have 2 Cs. Assuming you took 7 classes per semester with 2 Bs, 4 As, and 1 C during fall and spring of freshman year, and given the info (2 A’s, 4 B’s and a C, but then got straight A’s next semester), you have a 3.5 UW GPA. </p>

<p>Usually, colleges look at your highest score. So, don’t worry about doing badly (“did very bad first semester of sophomore” *note the grammar error in your statement) this time.</p>

<p>And yes, everyone has a chance. Your chance might be slightly lower than other people’s because UCs heavily emphasize GPA+SAT rather than extracurricular activities (even Berkeley + LA, despite the claim that the process is “holistic”). You might consider applying to private universities such as Cornell when the time comes.</p>

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<p>Thanks. The reason for the 3.7 could be because of honors/ap courses, but you’re probably right.</p>

<p>I am considering private universities but money is a huge factor in what college I will be attending.</p>