<p>Hi guys,</p>
<p>I go to a really competitive high school. My G.P.A. (unweighted) is like 3.2 and my SAT score is like 1800. I'm not really smart, and I'm taking only 1 AP (AP Language and Composition) this year, my junior year. My sophomore year, I took chemistry honors and failed the class- having to retake it over the summer.</p>
<p>I'm part of a few clubs, including speech and debate and Future Business Leaders of America. I do a lot of volunteering, and I believe my hours have totaled up to around 400 over the last few years. I did one online internship as well, and taught at summer camps.</p>
<p>I took AP Psychology at a nearby community college and received an A in the class over the summer.</p>
<p>Next year, I am taking two AP's (AP Calc AB and AP Gov./Econ.). I might do an internship this summer, otherwise I also plan on taking community college courses and attending NSLC for medicine as well.</p>
<p>I'm being quite blunt about myself- I'm not searching for sympathy or false hope. From what you guys know, is there any chance I can get into a good college? I live in California and I refer instate, but out of state will also work for me.</p>
<p>Here are some of the schools that I want to get into:
UC Irvine
UC Santa Cruz
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
Cal Poly Pomona
University of Washington, Seattle</p>
<p>Do you think I have a chance? If not, what are some other schools I could research and hopefully get into instead?</p>
<p>Thanks so much for reading this and your time in helping me out. I really really appreciate it.</p>
<p>Are you and your parents willing to pay out of state tuition for Washington? How many AP classes does your school offer? What is your intended major? Do you plan to take SAT again? Answer these questions and I can chance you.</p>
<p>Hi! Thanks so much for responding! </p>
<p>My parents and I plan to work out tution a bit later. Like I said before, I prefer instate because it is cheaper and I am closer to home. However, I really really like University of Washington as a school and I think that if I got in I would be willing to take a loan. I just want to focus on getting into a good school and having a few options. </p>
<p>My school offers a myriad of AP courses, if I wanted I could be taking 5 AP’s instead of regular classes (I take regular physics, math analysis, regular US history). </p>
<p>I’m taking the SAT again in May. I’m hoping for a score of 2000 or above.</p>
<p>As for my major, as of right now I want to major in Biology. My overall goal is to one day be a doctor, although I have also considered Computer Engineering. </p>
<p>Thank you!</p>
<p>@happydays14: Biology will be a very competitive major at all the schools you have listed. Although you go to a competitive school your GPA is light. The average GPA for all the California schools listed for Fall 2104 Freshman was a 4.0+ (weighted). Since you have many AP classes offered at your school and you are not taking advantage of them will be a problem when the admission officers review your application. Getting a higher score on your SAT would definitely help but if you look at the acceptance threads for the Class of 2018, the UC’s really focused on the GPA.
I would chance you as follows:
UCSC: High Match
CPP: Match/High Match
UCI: Low Reach
Cal Poly SLO: Low Reach/Reach
UW: Match/High Match
If you want to stay in California, I would look at the Cal States: Fullerton, Sonoma, Chico, Sac state and whichever Cal State is in your local service area. Possibly some privates: Whitter College, University of La Verne and rolling admissions: Arizona State and Northern Arizona.
Cal Poly and the UC system are very challenging and you would be competing with students that have significantly higher test scores and GPA’s. Include some on your list, but definitely have some safeties. Good Luck and do some research on schools where your GPA and test scores match or exceed. </p>