Sophomore chances at berkeley (I know its early...dont make fun!)

Colleges and Universities A-Z University of California - Berkeley
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<p>sophomore chances (dont make fun :stuck_out_tongue: )!! </p>

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<p>I am only a sophomore, but I am starting to think about colleges early. I want to make sure that I don’t start out with too broad a list and without having anything to really aim for. So if you guys could help me out and let me know, just based on my stats so far, what my chances are at some colleges, i would really appreciate it.</p>

<p>white female
High School: very competitive Jesuit College Preparatory
Freshman GPA: 2.8 (a lot of personal problems, but I don’t know how much freshman grades count, and if I will be able to explain the low GPA)
Sophomore GPA: 3.6uw/3.8w (I know colleges like upward trends…)
one honors class (english-freshman and sophomore years…I plan to take AP History, AP English, and AP Government)</p>

<p>PLAN (pre-SAT/ACT test that predicts SAT, ACT scores): predicted 1500+</p>

<p>ECs:

  • Co-founder/President of CauseWeCare (a large youth volunteer/service group in San Francisco; work with many organizations and political leaders in SF and California)
  • member of the San Francisco Youth Commission (selective group of 17 young people who advise the Board of Supervisors and Mayor on youth-related issues in the city)
  • Co-founder/President of a political discussion group at my school
  • writer for my school newspaper
  • 300+ service hours (aiming for 1000+ by senior year)
  • Co-founder/President of an underclassmen JSA (seniors took over everything, and underclassmen didnt get a chance to do anything)
  • soccer coach for 2 years, ref for 1 year, player all my life
  • member of Social Justice and Amnesty International
  • member of selective service advisory group at my school
  • head student costume designer/coordinator for past three school shows
  • member of the Commonwealth Club
  • Co-founder/President of Drive for Anysoldier.com</p>

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<li>published poetry</li>
<li>published newspaper article</li>
<li>interviewed and held several press conferences covered by local news television and radio</li>
<li>certificate of commendation from the San Francisco Board of Supervisors</li>
<li>san francisco independent scholar</li>
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<p>Thats everything so far. I will continue to do all of this and more. I suppose sophomore year is kind of early but better safe than sorry! Thanks everyone!</p>

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<p>Something to understand about UCs: they do not factor in your freshmen year.</p>

<p>However, you need to work on raising your GPA for your sophomore and junior years. Take a strong academic program (AP and Honors). The more APs and Honors, the better. But no matter what, DON'T KILL yourself with work. </p>

<p>If you mean 1500/2400 (new SAT Is), then you definitely need to work on raising that score. That's not terribly good.</p>

<p>Great extracurriculars (ec's), but keep them focused. You don't need to have 10 ecs, and play minor roles. If you have 2-3 ecs with leadership and focused roles, then that'll be okay.</p>

<p>Looking at the stats at present, you will have a tough time getting into Berkeley, Stanford, and Georgetown. If you raise the GPA and raise the test score, then it'll definitely be much better.</p>

<p>And remember, it's NEVER too early to start thinking and (and saving for) college.</p>

<p>Good luck in the admissions game in two years!</p>

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<p>Thanks for your advice. And I meant 1500+/1600 on the old one. I'm not sure how that calculates for the new one, but the PLAN test is a year old. I am studying for the new one and I have ordered all the new books. and again, thanks for your input.</p>