Stanford, UCB

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Hello, all! I've been a lurker for the last month or so and finally decided to join, so please be kind!</p>

<p>I will be applying to William and Mary, UNC-CH, Wake Forest, VT, and UWash in the fall, but I'm just asking about Stanford and UC-Berkeley for now. (Also, I'm open to suggestions!) Thanks!</p>

<p>G.P.A.
Unweighted G.P.A. - 4.04
Weighted G.P.A. - 4.12
UC G.P.A. - 4.00</p>

<p>AP's
2 AP courses - World History (4), U.S. History (?)
6 next year - BC Calc, Lang., American Gov., Spanish, Micro and Macro Econ.
note: 19 offered</p>

<p>Class Rank
25/420</p>

<p>SAT/ACT Scores
SAT
Critical Reading - 660
Writing - 690
Math - 790
Composite - 2140</p>

<p>SAT II
Spanish - 640
U.S. History - 660
Math II - 770</p>

<p>ACT
Math - 31
Reading - 28
English - 32
Composite - 29</p>

<p>EC's
Scholastic Bowl President (think Jeopardy! but with teams) - 10, 11, 12
Model UN Treasurer - 11 (founded), 12
Spanish National Honor Society - 11,12
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society) - 11,12
National Honor Society - 11,12</p>

<p>Honors/Awards
HAMSA Peace Essay Contest - Honorable Mention
Good Character Award
High Achievement in Mandarin Chinese
Scholar-Athlete Award
Honor Roll</p>

<p>Miscellaneous
will attend Governor's School for Spanish
traveled to 47 U.S. states</p>

<p>I know Stanford is a crapshot for anyone, so please don't restate that.
Earlier, I mentioned I was open to college suggestions. Specifically, I'm looking for a solid Business/Econ program, and to minor in Spanish or Chinese.</p>

<p>Also, I'm not quite sure what to write my essays about. I was thinking 'how Spanish enriched my life' or 'how traveling across the country changed me'. Although, I'm desperate for any and all suggestions!</p>

<p>Thank you so much for your time! I sincerely appreciate it! =)</p>

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<p>bump/update</p>

<p>4 on U.S. History AP Exam</p>

<p>Thank you!</p>

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<p>Your chances are low with a 4.0 UC GPA into Berkeley, but not impossible. You would have to write really good essays and maintain/improve your grades during senior fall. Stanford is a reach.</p>

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<p>I think you have a reasonable chance at Berkeley. They are anxiously looking for full pay out of staters. While your GPA is a bit below their average CA public schools have incredible grade inflation so you may get a break. Your SAT score is well above their average which will help. With a good essay you certainly have a shot. Stanford not so much. Rank and scores are low there.</p>