<p>The UC’s are all reaches in my opinion. Same with USC. In fact, all those schools may be reaches because of your relatively low GPA and SAT. Retake the SAT if possible to at least a 2100 and your chances will be greatly increased. I don’t think the second-semester A in Precalculus overrides the first semester D. Grades don’t usually work that way. You’ll want to apply to some safeties just in case you don’t get into any of those schools. Good luck. </p>
<p>If you get the chance,
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