Location: Southern California
uw GPA: 3.87
w GPA: 4.54
SAT: 1290 (CR: 670, M: 620) OMIT
ACT: 29 (E: 24, M: 28, R: 35, S: 29)
Side note: I’m currently studying for retake on ACT, projected score is a 32
AP classes: Euro (2), US History (?), Chemisty (?), Lang (?), and computer science principles (?)
Rank: 22/965 (expected to go way up)
EC’s: 200+ hours at a local space center (teaching elementary schoolers robotics and 3D printing), I participate in SkillsUSA, won silver in a regional competition and elected by my peers, all through California to represent the state at Nationals as a State Officer. Started a sudoku Club at my school, founder and president (I like puzzles) and 3 year Varsity Golfer, we’ve won league title in 2016.
Also a note on Berkeley I will be attending a summer workshop to work on my application as well as my essays
Intended major: chemistry or any physical science I took the AP chem test this year but am awaiting the results
UC GPA? https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/
Test scores on the low side for the top UC’s and USC.
My UC GPA is a 4.27, and I think for UC’s I think the fact that my grades have improved significantly since freshman year (3.5, 4.0, 4.2, 4.4, and 4.5) can help my application… I was going to include that in my essays. Right now I am also taking the most rigourous course load. Next year I will be taking AP Comp Sci A, AP Bio, AP Lit, AP gov/econ, Honors Physics and Calculus. Would the 32 on the ACT also be considered low or are you just referering to the 29?
The comment about your test scores was for the ACT of 29. You have not gotten that 32 score yet, but if you do, it will definitely help your chances.
You have a competitive UC GPA and an upward grade trend is helpful. Taking a rigorous course load next year will also help your chances. Make sure you spend time on your essays and make them shine.
Best of luck.
Freshman admit rates for UC GPA of 4.20 or above:
UCB: 42%
UCLA: 54%
UCSD: 87%
UCSB: 85%
UCD: 91%
UCI: 94%
UCR/UCM: 98%
Thank you so much! Any help is greatly appreciated. Thank you for taking your time