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<p>Im wondering if I just wasted 60 bucks...
Im an OOS
32 act (36 Math, 35 sci, 28 english(25 with essay), 28 Reading)
Sat II Math 2 : 780
Sat II Physics: 730
I have bad scores on SAT so I wont post them but hopefully that will change on saturday.
very low gpa but has been increasing every semester
my first year gpa was just over 1
my second year gpa was just over 2
my third year gpd was 3.5
and right now I have a 4.0</p>

<p>very low class rank(think bottom half)</p>

<p>Activities:
wrestling freshman and junior year
40 hour a week job</p>

<p>I have(or have had) the following AP's
Calc BC: 5
Physics : 5
Computer Science: 5
Government & Politics: 4
Comparitive Government: 3 (I thought my class would prepare me for this, I was wrong)
Stats: In progress
Chem: In progress
Psych: In progress</p>

<p>BTW I'm a Caucasian male who applied for the EECS program so that probably doesn't help me any.</p>

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<p>Gebrselassie: it'd be worth applying. Applying OOS and to a competitive major will make it very difficult, though you do have a good shot.</p>

<p>hfkjds: if your GPA is that low and you're OOS, it's probably a big reach, though an upward trend is very good. You might get a request for a midyear report as a result, so you might want to be prepared for that. I'd say you have a shot, but it's most likely a reach, since the only really strong part of your application is your scores, and since you're applying to a very competitive major.</p>

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<p>In State</p>

<p>SAT: 2270(800 Math)</p>

<p>Weighted GPA: 4.4(for 10th and 11th grade) 4.5 counting Senior year (assuming straight a's)</p>

<p>Unweighted: 3.88</p>

<p>UC GPA: 4.21</p>

<p>Class Rank: Very competitive high school in CA(API>900), but am somewhere between top 5-8 percent.</p>

<p>Math 2c: 800
Physics: expecting 800 or very close to 800</p>

<p>EC'S</p>

<p>1)Cross Country Varsity Captain
2)Track-Captain
3)Received awards and got many of my poems published.
4)Won several piano competitions- I have been playing for 7 years
5)Tutor for a local SAT prep company teaching math and science
6)Peer tutor at school for all the math and science classes
7)Speech and Debate- I did it freshman and soph. year. I won a few tournaments
8)Robotics
9) 150 hrs of Community Service- at YMCA and peer tutoring</p>

<p>Essays:
Very strong. I enjoy writing, and my essays will definitely boost my application.</p>

<p>Intended Major: EECS (in state applicant)</p>

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<p>I'm gonna repost this with my updated stats and with the activities removed that I didn't put on my application.</p>

<p>[Personal Info]</p>

<p>Pennsylvania
Competitive public</p>

<p>[GPA]</p>

<p>UC GPA: 4.25
Unweighted GPA: 4.0
Weighted GPA: 4.25</p>

<p>[SAT Reasoning Scores]</p>

<p>CR 680/ M 750/ W 800 (2230)
10 Essay</p>

<p>[SAT II Scores]</p>

<p>Math IIC 750
Physics 700</p>

<p>Which college are you applying to? Letters and Science - Undeclared/ Pre- Bus Admin</p>

<p>[ECs]</p>

<p>Varsity Track 10-12
Varsity Cross Country 11-12
Computer Club 10-12
FBLA 11-12
Key Club 11-12
Mathleague 11-12</p>

<p>[Leadership]</p>

<p>Computer Club Secretary
FBLA Secretary</p>

<p>[Volunteering/Service Work]</p>

<p>31 hours from key club stuff
78 hours volunteering at a baseball league for handicapped children
109 hours total</p>

<p>[Awards]
8th in state for FBLA multimedia competition
2nd in region for a web design competition</p>

<p>[other stuff]
I made my high school's website
I make web cartoons and have a website</p>

<p>[Essays]
One was good and the other was excellent</p>

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<p>Class of 2009
Pretty rigorous school (rank 49th recently)
UW GPA average so far: Around 3.74/3.84 (depends on this year really)
W: 4.33/4.55 (depends on this year)
3 APs this year
Stats, Bio, USH</p>

<p>SAT2 Bio: 750
SAT2 lit: 760</p>

<p>SAT1: 2210 (going to retake later)</p>

<p>Been doing debate extensively all of my years in HS. Besides that, I was a founding member of a student run non-profit company and volunteer a lot at a school in a poor area.</p>

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<p>GPA: 3.2
SAT: Critical Reading 740/ Math 560/ Writing 690
total: 2000
just took subject tests Biology M, Literature, World History</p>

<p>Out-of-state</p>

<p>EC: DECA (marketing student association, FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) active member for 3 years - won an "excellence" award from DECA
..and im applying as a business major
-AP Scholar (two 5s, one 4)
-senior year GPA is much higher than freshmen, sophomore, junior years due to a school switch (both good schools though..)</p>

<p>Anyone know my chances of getting into USC, UCLA, UCSB, UC Davis, Loyola-Marymount</p>

<p>Any tips or random pieces of advice appreciated</p>

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<p>Applicant55, your low GPA and OOS kills you in UCLA and Cal. USC is a reach/slight reach too I'd say.</p>

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<p>compSciBeast: your GPA and scores are strong. Your ECs are slightly weak, though your honors/awards are good. Since you're applying to a competitive major, I'd say slight reach (50-50), though it'll depend more on your essays. Did you discuss your interest in EE/CS in them? That's very important. If you didn't, then it's a reach.</p>

<p>iPhone: your GPA and SAT are very good. Your ECs don't particularly distinguish you, but your honors/awards are strong. Since you're OOS, it's probably a reach, though you do have a shot.</p>

<p>No Quarter: it's a bit too early to tell for you. Your GPA seems fine, and your SATs are strong (you don't need to retake the SAT I). Your chances will depend on your ECs/awards and essays. You seem to be on the right track, though.</p>

<p>Applicant55: Since you're OOS with a GPA quite a bit below the average, I'd say Berkeley's a big reach (~10%). With really awesome essays, you might have a better shot.</p>

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<p>OOS white Male, math major</p>

<p>UC GPA- 4.09</p>

<p>SAT - 2140 (780M, 600R, 760W)
ACT - 33
SAT II- 750 Math II, 750 Biology M, 750 Math I</p>

<p>Taken 3 APs already...</p>

<p>Calculus AB- 5
Biology- 5
World History- 3</p>

<p>Taking 3 more now...</p>

<p>US Govt/Politics
Physics B
Statistics</p>

<p>ECs/Honors-
Eagle Scout
Varsity Cross Country Captain
Senior Patrol Leader of Boy Scout Troop
9 Seasons Varsity sports
National Honor Society Student Tutor
Honored National WWII Museum Veteran Interviewer
Art Museum Docent Volunteer
Symphony Orchestra Volunteer
AP Scholar
Scholar Athlete</p>

<p>One essay was very very good, the other was decent.</p>

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<p>hopeful5: your GPA is somewhat weak for an OOSer, though your SAT is good, as are your ECs. However, given that you're an OOSer, I'd say it's a reach. With really great essays, you might have a better shot.</p>

<p>Edit: What's this?
<a href="http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/379946-official-chances-thread-15.html#post4911234%5B/url%5D"&gt;http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/379946-official-chances-thread-15.html#post4911234&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p>

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<p>ha yea sorry...i didnt know how to calculate UC gpa before so my gpa looked even lower then</p>

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<p>uhh, HS Junior here so my GPA is what I am aiming for, and I'm not sure about SAT II's.</p>

<p>Fresh/Soph = 4.0, no AP classes
Junior semesters = 4.5-4.8 depending on what classes I get A's in
Senior = 4.5-4.8</p>

<p>Which gives me an overall goal of a 4.17-4.3 weighted gpa i think (as a goal).</p>

<p>SAT I: 2110 (660 CR, 780 M, 670 WR)
SAT II: Aiming for 800 math, and some other subject in the high 700s.</p>

<p>EC's
Year round swim team.
Varsity swimming since Sophomore year.
-I probably have more stuff, but nothing like "honors" or "awards", I'll have to think of other stuff to write about, like my hobbies maybe?</p>

<p>Tips or advice? Thanks in advance.</p>

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<p>tkd2009: I'm assuming you're in-state. Your GPA is your strongest point, and your SAT is good (though a little lopsided). Your ECs, though, are a bit weak. If you were a senior, I would say a reach (about 30%), but since you have a year ahead of you, you can improve on much.</p>

<p>First, junior year is the time to become more involved. I would suggest you find an interest and follow it, in school and out of school. This could be doing activities in organizations or on your own. Seek out leadership positions, but only if you feel that that's your type of personality.</p>

<p>If you feel that your honors/awards category will be a bit lonely, don't worry; I did too at that time, but by the time I filled out the application, I not only filled the section with my awards, but had to go to the additional comments. As you can see, junior year is important in many respects -- your scores, your grades, your ECs, your honors/awards. You amass quite a bit in that year (at least I did). Seek them out, if you'd like, though many of your ECs will bring them in. Once you've found an interest, try finding a competition for it -- there most likely is one! Writing contests are abundant if that's your thing. If your school has Boys' State, try for that -- if they don't, get some relations going. Very important, also, is to apply to scholarships. Many are designed for people your age/grade. Try them out -- you just might get them.</p>

<p>Most importantly, though, do the above for what you want, not just to pad your resume. Good luck. =)</p>

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<p>Class Rank: 81
Class Size: 450
UC GPA: 3.88</p>

<p>Have taken 2 honors/AP classes every year.</p>

<p>SATs
Math: 590
Writing: 580
Crit: 530</p>

<p>Total: 1700 (I retook Saturday. Expecting at least 1750, hoping for 1820-1850 if that actually helps a little :P)</p>

<p>SAT2
Math 2: 540
US History: 530</p>

<p>Extra Curriculars (that I put down on the app):</p>

<p>Student Government (10-12)
Athletics (10)
Student Body Treasurer (11-12)</p>

<p>Jr. Statemen of America (12)</p>

<p>Asian Culture Club (9-12)
President (12)</p>

<p>Ping Pong Club (10-12)
VP (12)
Sec (11)</p>

<p>Literary Journal (12)
Editor (12)</p>

<p>Community Service:</p>

<p>Blood Drive Chair Person (11-12)
Have run 3, eventually 4 Blood Drives</p>

<p>Key Club (9-12)
Officer (12)</p>

<p>National Honors Society (12)</p>

<p>Relay For Life Fund Raiser (9-12)</p>

<p>Tutor (11-12)
I work in the school library after school.</p>

<p>Some facts:</p>

<p>I am Chinese.</p>

<p>I can speak Mandarin fluently.</p>

<p>I basically know about where I'm at, but I wanted to know if there is any ounce of hope I'll make CAL :). You know that guy that people look at and say.. "Wow, he definitely doesn't deserve to be at that school.."? I WANT TO BE THAT GUY!</p>

<p>If you could chance me at Cal Poly (CA State), UCD, UCSB, UCI, UCSD, UCLA, and USC, that'd be great! Thanks.</p>

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<p>kyledavid80, thanks for the response
I am reading some of these posts on these forums and a lot of the EC's are in organizations and whatnot,but most of what I like is pretty solo.</p>

<p>Mountain biking, road biking
Photography
learning guitar, played piano for 5 years...
buy/sell on ebay craigslist for $$</p>

<p>I should probably try to up my SAT score, but which would be more important to focus on, aiming for 2200 or EC's?</p>

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<p>ECs, definitely. Your SAT could stay where it is and your chances would still be good. I simply said that because you could bring up your CR and W scores since you have a year.</p>

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<p>Hello,
i would really appreciate it if you guys could "chance me" too </p>

<p>Applied to Bio-chem major</p>

<p>GPA : 3.8 Unweighted 4.3 Weighted</p>

<p>Rank : 10/456</p>

<p>SAT I: 1920</p>

<p>SAT II: Bio - 690, US History- 760, Math IIC - 560. </p>

<p>CLASSES</p>

<p>Freshman year-
Pre-Ib Health- A
Physics- (A and B )
Algebra 2 (A and B )
Pe- (A and B )
Honors English- A
Orchestra- A
French I- A</p>

<p>Sophomore Year-
Math Analysis AKA Pre-Calculus- (two Bs)
Biology- A
Honors English- A
French II- A
Orchestra- A
AP European History- A (5 on AP exam)</p>

<p>Junior Year- (All A's in junior Year)
AP US History (5 on AP exam)
AP Biology (4 on AP exam)
AP English (5 on AP Exam)
Concert Orchestra
Math Analysis
Psychology
Frosh Mini essentials course- buisness, health</p>

<p>Senior Year
AP Government
AP Calculus
AP Literature
Honors Chemistry
Chamber Orchestra
Aerobics</p>

<p>EXTRA CURRICULARS</p>

<p>Piano - 10 Years
Violin - 10 Years
CODA all state honor orchestra
Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra (5/6 years)
CMEA solo/ensemble festival- 2 command performances
Concertmistress of school orchestra for 3 years
Outstanding Musician Award Forum Festival</p>

<p>School clubs
Photography Club- one year
Asian Club- One year
French club- One year, secretary
Orchestra club/council- 4 years, secretary 2 years, president one year</p>

<p>Volunteering
Hospital Ambassador- Not too many hours actually, around 80
Rotary Club translator in Korea
Mission trips to various orphanage locations in Korea
I play the violin for the hospitals during holidays
Church Orchestra</p>

<p>Other
Pitman Pride Award (2)- given by school for performance
AP Scholar with honor</p>

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<p>rainauraash: good GPA, somewhat weak scores, good ECs and honors/awards. I'd say slight reach (50-50), high match with good essays.</p>

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<p>Hi guys! Sorry I've been busy with studies, I need to catch up on this thread.</p>

<p>Applicant55: sorry your GPA is low for the schools you're aiming for, especially out of state. You might have a chance at LMU but I don't see it for the others.</p>

<p>hopeful5: your GPA and SAT is decent, but being OOS makes it harder for you. I'm guessing 30-40% chance. ECs are good.</p>

<p>tkd2009: I don't know how you could get a 4.8 unless your school uses some wacky weighted system or you're taking all APs and they all count for 5.0? Anyway, assuming 4.0 means you've gotten straight A's so far, you have a good GPA and SAT score is decent. ECs is really lacking though...join a few clubs or try out leadership or something. Maybe some community service might help. Right now I'm gonna say 50-60%.</p>

<p>cliffdive: your SAT I and II scores will hurt you a lot, they are definitely below average for Berkeley. I'm thinking 10% for Berkeley, 15% for UCLA or USC, 25% for UCSD, 40% for UCD/UCI/SLO.</p>

<p>Btw, you don't want to be that guy. You should aim for a school that fits you and helps you learn, not a school that goes too fast for you to keep up. Which college you go to is overhyped in high school.</p>

<p>rainauraash: your GPA is decent, with that rank I'm guessing you go to a tough high school. Your SAT is a little below average. You have a lot of solid ECs. Geez, I feel like I'm repeating kyledavid. Anyway, 50-60% chance.</p>

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<p>Photography Club- one year
Asian Club- One year
French club- One year, secretary</p>

<p>these won't count and might even hurt you.</p>