What are my chances of getting into UCSD?

[muhammade]

Current high school GPA: 3.92
Highest SAT score is a 1790 and my highest ACT score is a 25.

I also plan on taking the Mathematics Level 2 and Literature SAT Subject Tests on December, and I have passed 2 AP tests and will take 4 more this year.

I have taken 13 Honors/AP courses, while 9 of them are weighted classes.

My freshman GPAs: 3.83, 4.00.
My sophomore GPAs: 4.17, 3.50.
My junior GPAs: 4.17, 3.83.
I so far have straight A’s senior year, taking 5 classes, 4 of which are AP, so I am currently at a 4.80 this semester and hope to maintain it.

My major is Computer Science and Engineering (Computer Science). And my alternate major is Undeclared.

Additional Comments (Academic History):

I ended up with several B’s and two C’s during the second semester of my sophomore year and my junior year due to the circumstances which are addressed in my Personal Statement 2. Specifically, I got a C in Chemistry because I often had to miss days of school due to family emergencies, and my teacher didn’t allow me to make up three tests on the days I missed. Also, I got a C in AP Literature because I missed several deadlines for essays because I had often to stay in a hospital and was therefore deprived of time for the essays.

Here are my extra-cirruculars:

Coursework Other Than A-G

Higher Lvl. Quran Memorization
Intermediate Arabic 202
Intermediate Arabic 201
General PE

Educational Prep Programs

SAT Preparation Course
UC Application Workshop

Volunteer & Community Service

Interact Club
IQraa Academy of San Diego
Muslim Student Association
Animal Protection Club
UNICEF Club

Work Experience

IQraa Academy Quran Tutor

Earnings Purpose

While I didn’t become a tutor solely for the money, I decided that it would be smart to save up my earnings for my college tuition by adding it to my bank account, just to be safe and to learn the true importance of money.

Awards & Honors

Student of the Term
CSF
National Honor Society
Silver Honor Roll
Track and Field Most Improved

Extracurricular Activities

Bushikan Karate
Track and Field
Film Club
School Newspaper Editor
Teen Presenters

[muhammade]

Also, here is my full academic history:

High School Courses & Grades

9th Grade, Academic Year 2012-2013

World History (H) NH A A

World Studies 1 English Language Arts H NH A A

Geometry (1A,1B NH A A

Biology (H) NH B A

Spanish 1AB NH A A

10th Grade, Academic Year 2013-2014

AP World History AP A B

World Studies 2 English Language Arts H NH A A

Algebra 2 (1A,1B) NH A A

Chemistry 1A,1B NH A C

Spanish 2AB NH A B

11th Grade, Academic Year 2014-2015

AP United States History AP B B

AP English Literature and Composition AP B C

Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus NH B B

Genetics (H) HL A A

Spanish 3 (H) HL A B

Computer Graphic Design NH A A

12th Grade, Academic Year 2015-2016

AP Government and Politics United States AP IP PL

AP English Language and Composition AP IP PL

Statistics P NH IP PL

AP Computer Science A AP IP PL

AP Psychology AP IP PL

Overall, what are my chances of getting into UCSD?

[Gumbymom]

Your GPA looks solid but your SAT score is about 300 points below average and ACT score is 5 points below average. Your EC’s are good but essays, no matter how good, cannot make up for low test scores. Any chance for a retake in December?

UCSD: Low Reach

[Dawg619]

I agree with @Gumbymom. My friend got in to UCSD with a 1600 on the SAT, but with a UC GPA around 4.1-4.3. Also, she was a captain of two sports team for all four year, had an internship at a hospital, and we live in the San Diego area. So, it just all depends on how they think of your EC’s and essays. They could make up for your scores, like they did for my friend.

[muhammade]

@Gumbymom and @Dawg619 Thank you so much for the response! I greatly appreciate it.

Yes, I do plan on taking the ACT again on December, but I unfortunately cannot take the SAT again since I’m taking the SAT Subject Tests. I better study up for the ACT if I want to greaten my chances of getting in!

Hopefully, my EC’s and essays will make up for my scores, and I ultimately hope that with my Personal Statement 2, UCSD will understand why it is truly difficult for me to study with the circumstances my family and I face.

By the way, my UC GPA is about a 3.82, I believe. (That is my CSU GPA.) I hope to at least get into SDSU if I don’t get into UCSD, but I’m optimistic that I might get into UCSD!