<p>This is my very first time on this site, but I've been following some threads ever since I sent out my UC app and I figured it wouldn't hurt to give it a shot. I'm a nervous wreck, lol. But please give me some HONEST feedback with HONEST stats, because it would suck if I absorb wrong information and carry it with me for the next 3 stressful months.</p>
<p>So; I'm currently a senior and I've always known that I wanted to attend a UC (preferably a good one, haha). But high school definitely wasn't the best experience. During 10th and 11th grade, I had a rough time handling stress and anxiety, so my grades dipped a bit. I'm just concerned that my GPA will hurt my chances, considering the emphasis they put on it. Here are my stats:</p>
<p>FRESHMAN -
1st sem: 3.83 (5 As, 1 B)
2nd sem: 3.67 (4 As, 2 Bs)
Courses: Geometry, Integrated Science 1, English, Spanish, Journalism, PE</p>
<p>SOPHOMORE -
1st sem: 3.67 (4 As, 2 Bs)
2nd sem: 2.83 (1 A, 3 Bs, 2 Cs, 1 D) :(
Courses: PE, Spanish 2, English 2, Biology, Algebra 2, World History</p>
<p>JUNIOR -
1st sem: 2.83 (5 Bs, 1 C)
2nd sem: 3.33 (4 Bs, 2 As)
Courses: Health, Econ, Algebra 2 (had to retake b/c of the D I got in 2nd semester of sophomore year), Spanish 3, English 3, Chemistry, U.S. History</p>
<p>SENIOR YEAR -
Current courses: AP Lit/Comp, Physics, Trig/Pre-Calc, Piano, Government, Information Technology
(Grades are not finalized yet for 1st semester, but I'm expecting a 3.83 weighted GPA)</p>
<p>SAT: 1810 (600CR, 570M, 640W)
SAT II: taking it in January (wasn't able to take it in December due to a fami</p>