What are my chances getting into UCB?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>I'm a junior and recently have really started stressing out about my future. I really try to work as hard as i can in class even though i have certain factors that hinder my ability to participate in many extra curricular activities. (father a recovering alcoholic, have a brother with a mental illness and also recovering from substance abuse, very low income living in a cramped two bedroom apartment with 6 ppl, both my parents work, therefore i have responsibilities taking care of my younger brothers,) I know that many people have it worse and I am self-motivated and am trying to do as well as the kids going to my school (2400 SAT, varsity sports, presidents of clubs etc) but i am dead scared of not getting accepted to any college. </p>

<p>SAT I (breakdown): I havent taken it yet but my practice test scores are around 1800
ACT: n/a
SAT II: US History- 690
Unweighted GPA (out of 4.0): 4.0
Rank (percentile if rank is unavailable): n/a
AP (place score in parenthesis): US History 5 (taking AP Lang and AP Psych exams this May)
IB (place score in parenthesis):
Senior Year Course Load: I'm a Junior
Major Awards (USAMO, Intel etc.): Award of Merit for Social Science, Magna Cum Laude award for GPA, Award of selection for National Academy of Future Physicians and Medical Leaders</p>

<p>Extracurriculars (place leadership in parenthesis): Vice President of a service club, Publicity Officer for another service club, writer for school newspaper and school Magazine, participation in JSA conventions, red cross member, HOSA member
Job/Work Experience: I babysit regularly.
Volunteer/Community service: n/a
Summer Activities: n/a</p>

<p>Other: i am extremely passionate about writing poetry, art and singing, I truly express myself through all of this. I have performed in talent shows and am currently taking art studio in school. I write poetry for my school magazine. </p>

<p>School Type: Extremely Competitive
Gender: F
Income Bracket: $45,000 (6 people in household)</p>

<p>Strengths: gpa
Weaknesses: sat</p>

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<p>Are you in-state? If not, you’ll be full fee. SAT of 1800 is very low for Berkeley.</p>

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<p>i am in state</p>

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<p>Which division (L&S, CoE, CoC, CNE, CED) and major (if CoE) do you intend to apply to?</p>

<p>Summary of last year’s decisions posted on these forums:
<a href=“Berkeley Frosh Class of 2018 decision summary - #10 by ucbalumnus - University of California - Berkeley - College Confidential Forums”>Berkeley Frosh Class of 2018 decision summary - #10 by ucbalumnus - University of California - Berkeley - College Confidential Forums;

<p>But you probably do want to have some less selective choices for safeties, unless you are willing to start at a community college as your safety.</p>

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<p>im not sure at all</p>