<p>I like your college list, especially some of the UCs you picked( UCD is a GREAT school for your intended major, and should be a match if you improve your SATs a bit). Your grade in Precalc Honors though would not be replaced by your second semester Precalc scores though because=> 1. The courses aren’t of equivalent level of rigor-one is honors while the other isn’t, don’t get me wrong though, you deserve recognition for your grade. 2. Getting a lower score the first semester DOESN’T override your grade, although it might allow you to continue on to a higher level course next year.
UCD- Most likely slight reach due to the competitive bio program( although you won’t be disappointed if you make it.)
UCI-high match/slight reach
UCSB-high match/slight reach
UCSC-match
UCB and UCLA (probably won’t apply)-Reaches, but don’t think you don’t stand a chance
USC (huge reach? but i have always loved the idea of attending since 8th grade)- low reach without financial aid, Reach if requesting it.
University of Washington (again, huge reach?)- same category as above</p>