UC / BU Chances for a pretty nice dude...;)

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I already posted the same information in the UC Irvine section, as I want to get into UCI the most ;) But, I'm still interested in the other UC's. My intended major is Psychology, and probably Criminology if I get into UC Irvine because it's the only UC with it. I already know UCLA , UCSD. and Cal (UCB) are high, high, HIGH reaches, so I won't even mention them.</p>

<p>Here's the information for the generic student who's stressing over college.
UC GPA : 3.42</p>

<p>SAT's :
SAT Reasoning Test: 2020 ( 720 CR, 610 Math, 690 Writing (8 on essay))
SAT II's : Physics (710), U.S. (640)</p>

<p>I plan to Take SAT Math 2C in November and SAT Literature this weekend, but my scores for both won't be that high...as I am near average in Math. For math, around 600? It's only an estimate. Not sure about SAT Lit.</p>

<p>I also plan to take the ACT in October, and hopefully do well in it.</p>

<p>AP: AP U.S. History (4), AP Art History (3)</p>

<p>Rank : 139/728 (the top 25% is very competitive, but still no excuse for my poor ranking :/)</p>

<p>Extra Curricular: 4 year member of Speech and Debate ( 8th place in Novice Champs policy debate)
4 Year member of National Forensics League (yes it's the NFL, but it's the Speech & Debate league). I've helped judge a lot of events for my coach or at other schools as needed, and a strong relationship with the team which is ranked in the top 100 teams <3.)</p>

<p>3 Year member of Tennis (2 year J.V.[Sophomore to Junior Years], 1 year Varsity [Senior Year])</p>

<p>2 Years Frame by Frame member (kind of a founder)
It's a graphic animation club (flash, photoshop, etc.), which died out at the end of my Junior year for whatever reasons.</p>

<p>I've taken the hardest classes that I could...</p>

<p>Senior Class Program
1) AP Economics (macro and micro)
2) AP Psychology
3) AP Physics B
4) AP World Literature
5) Japanese 5/6
6) Foods 1/2
7) Speech and Debate 3-8</p>

<p>I signed up and was accepted into AP Calculus AB, but the stupid school could not hire enough teachers and put me into Foods as the "replacement". In order to clear this up, I hope to comment on this altercation within the comments section in the UC application.</p>

<p>What are my chances at:
UC Irvine
UC Santa Barbara
UC Davis
UC Santa Cruz
Boston University</p>

<p>Can anyone suggest backup schools? I can only think of:</p>

<p>Cal State Long Beach
Cal Polytechnic Pomona
UC Merced (heard there was a strong Psychology department?)</p>

<p>Well, if anymore questions be needed, please post here. I'll post up a list of all my grades A.S.A.P.</p>

<p>Thanks to everyone (again) that takes the time to just read this. A chance post would be most appreciated!</p>

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<p>Oh, some background information.</p>

<p>I'm an Asian/Chinese that comes from a low-income family, in which my dad is the only one that works (works at a fast food place). My mom cannot work not because she's lazy, but because she is physically weak. She's battled cancer once before, and currently is tackling cancer once again. My highest priority is to stay close to home, even if I do get accepted to a college thats prestigious but far away. It all depends on my mother's situation along with my families financial status. This isn't meant to be a sob story; just hoping for some advice.</p>

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<p>UC Irvine- possible
UC Santa Barbara- reach
UC Davis- possible
UC Santa Cruz- safety
Boston University- match</p>

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<p>UCLA/UCB - REACH
UCSD - slight reach/match
UCI - match
all others safety</p>

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<p>I think you are a very good applicant for UC Irvine! I have a friend going there this year, and I believe she has similar stats except she is rich. The UCs use income as an incentive for admission, as well as difficult family life, so those will both work in your favor as well. </p>

<p>Good luck!</p>

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<p>Thanks everyone for posting. :) I'll catch up on everything when I get home (currently at lunch a school XD)</p>

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<p>Any more chances/replies/changes?</p>

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<p>I don't think BU is a match, its just as competitive as UCB and UCLA</p>

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<p>how about my other choices?</p>

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<p>Bring
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<p>Bring
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<p>Anymore chances?? <3</p>

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<p>Bring
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<p>Ya, I don't think BU is that good of a school for me anyways. I need to stay in California, looking to stay in So. Cal (UCI = top choice)</p>

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<p>bumpssssssss</p>

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<p>bumpssssss</p>

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<p>Bring
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<p>Bring
Up
My
Post.....</p>

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I don't think BU is a match, its just as competitive as UCB and UCLA

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<p>hahahahha we're not remotely close. I'd give a lot to go to UCLA instead...</p>

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<p>"I don't think BU is a match, its just as competitive as UCB and UCLA"</p>

<p>Uhhhhhh whattttttttttttttttttttttt?</p>

<p>You surely must be talking about Boston COLLEGE - though even BC isnt as competitive as UCLA!</p>

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<p>No, BC doesnt come close either.</p>