What are the chances for me to attend UC Berkley

[jessgc]

Hello! I am currently a junior in high school, but my years in high school have been quite wonky. During sophomore year I left my tradition high school (due to mental issues) and joined an independent study program. Since then, I have advanced to senior classes such as Economics, US Government, and English IV. I also take classes at a local CC and I am shooting to get an associate in economics and one in mathematics before I graduate. I have a part time job and do volunteer work through americorps. (I know it’s a lot, I just like to busy myself) I have yet to take the SAT and ACT but I’m due to take them this spring.

I don’t have a counselor so I’m unsure on a lot of things. My dream school is UC Berkley, but is it possible for me to go there? What credentials do I need?

Thank you so much for your help

[Gumbymom]

Take a look at the Freshman Profile so you know what GPA and test scores are needed to get in.

http://admissions.berkeley.edu/studentprofile

Calculate your UC GPA at the end of Junior year. https://rogerhub.com/gpa-calculator-uc/

Look at last years decision thread to give you an idea of what kind of applicants are accepted or rejected:

http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-california-berkeley/1860923-uc-berkeley-class-of-2020-results-thread.html

Lastly, remove “dream school” from your vocabulary. Your dream school is where you are accepted and will excel.

Good luck and come back and update once you have your GPA/Test scores etc…

Apply to a wide range of schools and always have a safety or two. Know your school budget and stick to it.

Are you a CA resident?

[jessgc]

Yes, I am a CA resident. I live in a single parent household as well

[ProfessorD]

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Lastly, remove “dream school” from your vocabulary. Your dream school is where you are accepted and will excel.

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That should be firstly.

And it should be tattooed inside the eyelids of every College Confidential poster.