What are my chances at UCSD, UCB, UCD, and UCI?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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I’ve just completed my junior year of highschool, and I’m starting to fill out college apps. I’m particularly interested in the UC’s I’ve listed above, particularly SD. I would love some input on my overall chances in being admitted to the above schools based on my profile.

Grades:
I wasn’t qualified for the ELC program, probably because I messed up pretty badly in freshman year (3.29, 3.71 S1 & S2 respectively), but here are my stats.
UC GPA: 4.13
9-11th GPA:

  • UW: 3.76
  • W: 3.9
    Taken 3 APs so far: World (10th) Bio (11th) Chem (11th); 4 in World, expecting 4 in Chem and 5 in Bio
    Senior year APs: Phys 1, Psych, Econ, Calc AB

Test scores:
ACT:
30 Comp and 23 Writing (2 tries, exact same scores for both, didn’t study for either, attempting 3rd test and trying to get 32-33)
Subject tests:
Bio and Math II (predicting at least 730 for Bio, 760 for Math II)

Extracurriculars/Activities:
Red Cross (school club): 10th - ongoing (officer for 12th)
Science Research (school club): 11th - ongoing (doing research project internship associated with this club at UCSF and then submitting research paper to enter Intel STS and Google Science fair)
Hospital Volunteer: 11th - ongoing
CSF: 11th-12th/ongoing
Track & field : 10th (might leave out)
Berkeley ATDP Adv. Biotech: Summer '15
Art classes: 2008 to 2015 (not sure if this counts)

Awards:
Honestly this section is very difficult because I cannot really think of any awards that I’ve earned. I was in the honor roll for 11th, but I’m really just saving this as an absolute last resort. I’m hoping to place in one of the science competitions I’m entering after I complete the project mentioned above, but other than that, I don’t know.

With this info, could you guys provide me with some input on my chances on the schools I’ve listed above (Particularly SD) ?

Thanks!

  • I'm applying in-state.
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What is the breakdown on your ACT score? What is your intended major?

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First attempt: English: 33 Math: 29 Reading: 28
Science: 28
Second attempt: English: 34 Math: 31 Reading: 28 Science: 25
Intending to major in biophysics and microbiology. (Really need to get science scores up)

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you’ll be fine. you seem to be a more than qualified candidate for admissions.

FYI: AP Physics 1 and Psychology are very intensive (in my experience) from day 1, so watch out :wink:

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Thanks! Do you have an suggestions for prep material for phys and psych?

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To be honest, you will never know because although most meet and exceed UC requirements, it’s becoming super selective, even for the valedictorians.

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Your UC GPA is on target for all schools except UCB. ACT is a bit low for UCB/UCSD.

You look like a competitive applicant for UCI and UCD. UCSD could go either way and UCB is always a tough admit.

If these are the only UC’s you are applying, I would add UCSC and UCR for solid Match/Safety schools. I would also look into several of the high ranking Cal States for Match/Safeties (SDSU/SLO/CSUF and CSULB).

Good Luck.

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oh jeezus my subject test scores are exactly what ipredicted

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Edit: ACT Composite Score (3rd Attempt): 32