What Are my chances to California Schools?

Chance Me / Match Me!
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<p>Well I really want to go to a school in California, after living in New York my whole life, I feel it's time for a change. My top schools are Pepperdine University, University of Southern California, and A far stretch would be me going to Stanford. For people who go, got into, or know about these colleges what do you think are my chances.</p>

<p>I have a 3.8 unweighted gpa, and above 4.0 weighted. I have an 32 ACT, I am enrolled in the Full I.B. Diploma Program, and also have some AP classes as well. I have over 200 hours of community service, including 4 years working in a Nursing home, and many community hours for children in need across New York. I was a babysitter, and dog walker/sitter for over 4 years. I was on the Varsity Track Team, and the Varsity Football team. I am currently In our Biodiversity Club, Habitat for Humanity, Celtic Club, Chemistry Club, in the Club 90 program, Took courses at Manhattan ville college from 9th to 11th grade. I have alot of other volunteering and extra circulars, but i just wanted to give you an understanding of what I have.</p>

<p>Do I have a chance at any of those Universities.</p>

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<p>Looks like a strong chance at Pepperddine (not od aid, can you afford it?) and reasonable chance at USC. For a real shot at Stanford you need to be top of your class and raise the ACT.</p>

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<p>Thanks, and u sure about Pepperdine?, cause i heard they give pretty decent money for financial aid, and scholarships and grants, and since my parents dont really make that much money, and my dad is disabled, I was hoping for some money but i guess its ok. And I am in the top 5% of my class if that matters, and i’m not sure about my Act, i could probably raise it by 1 more point at best.</p>

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<p>I am positive you are a match for Pepperdine. USC is a good chance. If I was you I would do the best I can to improve anything you can (not saying you need to, but it is preferable), and apply to all three schools you have mentioned. Stanford is a reach, but it doesn’t hurt to try.</p>