For those of you accepted waitlist offer and picked the FPH option were you informed right away that you got into FPH?
Ok I’m now concerned about the number of OOS that will be admitted… Considering they’re only admitting by major, and the majority (like, 95% probably???) of admitted waitlists have been from in-state… So it’s rather worrying that the OOS admits have been so low so far, since it may indicate that almost no OOS will be accepted from waitlist this year. I hope the admissions are lying and next wave will be primarily OOS/non-instates. :S
This was my Wait list Statement:
I was excited to soon be competing at the Cal Speech and Debate Invitational, one of the most competitive tournaments in the nation. I practiced religiously, because I wanted to “kick-butt”. Then, early in January, my mom walked into my room and devastated me: “I’m sorry but we will not be able to send you. We just don’t have the money.” Not being able to go infuriated me, so I decided to raise the money.
I did housework for neighbors. Every evening I watered Mrs. Johnson’s lawn. She often had me clean the toilet. “Bubba” paid me to help him repaint his apartment, and after many similar jobs, I raised enough money to register and secure lodging. I told myself “Austin, you better make Finals!”
When I arrived at Berkeley, I was overwhelmed. I felt its famed vibe as I walked down Telegraph. “All Power to the People!” said a hippy. Once on campus, I became intimidated by the competitors, poised with their expensive suits. I thought that there was no way I could defeat them. But then I reminded myself that the reason I was there was to speak for my community–that I was at the tournament to be heard.
There were 275 competitors from other states and countries in my event: Original Oratory (O.O.). I then advanced to the top 60. Then the top 30. When I made the Semi-Finals, I was delirious, but doubting myself in the extreme. I didn’t think that I could make Top Six at the most elite tournament West of Mississippi. Then, once the students running the tournament posted the banner, I saw my name. I was the last speaker in the Final round of “O.O.” I was in shock. How could I, the only black male in the event, be so fortunate?
I strutted to finals in Morgan 101 and realized that the reason I made Finals is because I am passionate; which made sense because the reason I am a difference maker in the black community is because I am passionate about change. I won’t lie to you. I “only” took fourth place. However, that experience gave me the confidence to believe I was capable of anything. I am happy to report to you that on April 17th, 2016; I was crowned California Champion in O.O., only the third Black winner in history and the first in the century.
I share this to convey to you that I am already breaking records, and that I deserve to be taken off the wait-list because I will bring this undaunted verve to campus. Berkeley is teeming with advocates, but I am a rare breed. How many live amid environmental racism, as I do? How many of your Black admits can claim to have written legislation and vanquished the best private school students in an academic field of battle? I kindly ask you to consider how that singularizes my campaign to bring my uniquely honed voice of South Central L.A. to Cal.
@amoore001 you seem like a good candidate considering your financial situation. Are you in state?
Yes I am. Haven’t heard yet and I’m scared.
@amoore001 ah I see. Yeah it seems like majority of in-state offers have already been made, but admissions claim they’re admitting by major, so… There could still be a chance.
What major did you apply for?
Political Science
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@Cheeeeese yes my son got regular admit, off wait list on Friday
@wardgrl33 is your son instate?
@amoore001 at this point all we can do is wait 
who knows, maybe there will be good news tomorrow (assuming there is a wave tomorrow)
@cheeeese yes
So far, it seems like regular fall decisions for civil engineering and CoC have come out, as well as enrollment paths for L&S. Hopefully that means they’ll still admit some people to L&S for regular fall admission, since I’m pretty sure they admitted for both regular and enrollment paths last year
Wasn’t me. See post #825
Hey guys, can you still see your waitlist essays/marks on the opt-in form? I’m just paranoid about everything rn
@amoore001 This was my statement:
Many people have told me that Senior year is supposed to be the best year of high school, well it did not pan out that way for me. As my parents underwent a painstaking divorce the values that I had once held as truth shattered before my eyes. The only truth that had remained constant were the notes I played on my bass clarinet in a focused attempt to narrow my attention away from my collapsing world.
I found strength in music as the band room quickly became my safe haven. However, that world had begun to also collapse once the Principal announced the music program was going to end due to budget cuts. Despite my eight-class schedule, I organized a petition to save my school’s music program because I knew the gravity of the need for a safe haven for the many untold stories that sat within the four walls of the music room. Initiating the petition was a challenge as it forced me to maneuver departments and administration that I was unfamiliar with while remaining heavily engaged in extracurricular activities and academics. After weeks of campaigning, I hit the petition quota and the program remained active. Although the program survived I’m currently fighting for internal improvements of the program like the equipment and the mentorship aspects. I am aware that these improvements will not directly benefit me or my graduating class but, it is necessary to fight for it so that others, like myself, have the ability to receive a pathway through hardships.
This same spirit fuels my love for research. Although I may not directly benefit from the discoveries I’ll make during my research, I am happy knowing they might become the missing piece in another research project that can possibly change the world.
As a Mexican- American, I know first-hand that education can be an exit route from poverty and struggle. This is why many students go to college, get a degree and eventually seek employment. Nevertheless, I view education as an exit route from the darkness and confusion of one’s presented reality. I believe education can give me a good future, but most importantly, it can give me knowledge about the world around me.
What I am looking for at UC Berkeley is not a university, it’s a home. I want UC Berkeley to be a refuge for me as it was for great scientists who developed new knowledge impulsed by their selfless passion for scientific research. I yearn to be surrounded by people with the same curiosity for knowledge as me, and that aim to improve the world around them through science. Similar to the Jewish concept of Zion, I am searching for my own home which I am certain is at UC Berkeley.
@thatbassclarinet That is a killer wait list statement. I would be very surprised if you aren’t admitted.
For future reference:
In State, Pre-Poli Sci
ACT: 31
GPA: UW 3.96 W 4.25
SAT II’s all in 700s
Strong ECs, Positions, Honors/Awards
Was asked for LoR, then wait listed. Got in off the wait list.
Good luck everyone!
@amoore001 Yours is pretty awesome, I think you should really go to UC Berkeley.
Stats:
In State, Undeclared
GPA: 4.3 W
SAT:1680
SAT II’s in mid 600’s range
Very Strong EC’s, Positions, Honors/Awards
Got wait listed, and then got in off the wait list
Accepted in College of L&S
I BELIEVE IN ALL YOU BEAUTIFUL PEOPLE!!
@shoresmom yes, i got an email a few minutes after i registered. if you didn’t get one, you shouldn’t worry. calcentral has been lagging and takes a while to update and submit everything. hopefully you’ll get the email by tomorrow!