What are my chances of getting into UCB?

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<p>I am currently attending a California community college. I submitted my TAG to davis, however berkeley is my #1 choice. I have quite a bit of extra curriculars, so Im wondering if that might be able to help me out since my gpa isnt perfect. I've managed to work near full time for 4 semesters now (since spring 2012). Working all those hours kind of affected my gpa. Im currently getting all A's and hope to raise my gpa to a 3.6 by the end of fall. Anyways, Here are my stats:</p>

<p>Applying as an MCB (cell and developmental bio) major</p>

<p>-gpa: 3.53. I have 4 W's that were all in GE classes. None in pre reqs. Have completed 72 units so far.
-IGETC: All completed
-pre reqs: Currently taking bio 1a and chem 112a. Will be done with ALL pre reqs by end of spring 2014</p>

<p>Extra curriculars:
- Currently in the TAP program.
- worked 30-35 hrs per week at walgreens since spring 2012.
- chemistry tutor
- I tutor two 9th graders in math and english.
- biology club
- phi theta kappa
- Volunteered 150+ hours at my local hospital
- Participated in an internship at stanford university during high school. this is what furthered my interest in cell biology.
- Im responsible for paying 1/4 of my household's monthly rent and for buying all of the groceries/household necessities.
- Taught myself how to fluently speak farsi </p>

<p>My personal statement should be decent. My previous english prof proofread it and said that it was good. Going to make 1 more draft before I submit it. I'm half latino half Iranian. I'll be applying as a latino instead of white. </p>

<p>So with all that being said, do I stand a chance of getting into Cal? I understand that around 80-90% of TAP applicants get admitted into UCB, but I'm still a bit worried because of my gpa.</p>

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<p>From the look of it, I’d say you have a pretty good chance. Is your major impacted by any chance? If not, then I think you’ll be fine. Nice extracurriculars, too.</p>

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<p>Yea mcb isn’t an impacted major. I’m just hoping that I’ll be a part of the 80% that get accepted into Cal from the TAP program lol</p>

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<p>80%? Those are good odds.</p>

<p>Don’t worry about it. Berkeley isn’t as focused on GPA as they are on the application as a whole(Not to say tat they don’t want high GPAs, but I’ve heard many times on this forum of people getting in with slightly lower-than-average GPAs because of extracurriculars).</p>

<p>Overall, your chances are good. Good luck!</p>

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<p>It’s not 80% that get accepted to Cal -____- you have an 80% chance.</p>

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<p>I’m pretty sure I read that 80%+ of tap applicants get admitted. Tap members have an 80% chance bc 80%+ get admitted.</p>

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<p>Bumpppppppppp</p>

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<p>I too submitted my TAG to Davis but am also hoping to go to berkeley!! You have much of an advantage with being in the TAP program and I think that will help your chances of getting in a lot. Your ECs look good but to bump your chances even more of getting in I would try and make your personal statement outstanding instead of leaving them at average. Anyways, good luck!</p>

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<p>Bumppppppppppp</p>