UC Berkeley

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I decided as it's the night before and I'm taking bets, I'd ask for a chance me.</p>

<p>Transfer applicant, 3.72 (on 4 point scale) GPA. Coming from Los Angeles Pierce College (community college). Applying as a political science major.</p>

<p>I am IGETC certified, meaning I've satisfied all pre-reqs and so on for transfer to their program. I've also taken all their requirements (and a bit more) for my major.</p>

<p>Part of the Honors college.</p>

<p>Student government at Pierce.</p>

<p>Held job as manager of a tow truck company for 9 months (before quitting), and worked in graphic design for a year.</p>

<p>Co-founder of Political Science Club.</p>

<p>Volunteered as assistant coach at my old high school's debate team for 2 years.</p>

<p>Worked as an unpaid tutor for a year with special needs kids.</p>

<p>Did Debate in high school, included top 50 awards (statewide) in both International Extemporaneous Speaking and Lincoln Douglass Debate from 12th grade (2 years ago).</p>

<p>Thoughts? I included some other stuff on the application, but it doesn't seem as relevant/useful. Any honest feedback would be greatly appreciated on my chances of transferring to UC Berkeley.</p>

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<p>To be honest, you have a better chance at USC than at Berkeley…</p>

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<p>I wasn’t looking to go to USC, sadly, so I didn’t apply. Ah well, guess maybe I should’ve.</p>

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<p>Any other thoughts/chances?</p>

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<p>Looks really good! I think you have a fair shot. Just bear in mind, the competition will be fierce. Anyway, good luck!</p>

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<p>But can you afford USC?</p>

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<p>Yeah, I’m not looking forward to how fierce the competition is, but I’m going to have to hope.</p>

<p>I could only afford USC with very ample financial aid.</p>