<p>So I am a sophomore in high school right now, and I am wondering what schools I could get into if I keep getting similar grades
No SAT scores right now, so just assume that they are acceptable for now</p>
<p>9th grade:
AP Bio: A-,A
Health/Child Psych: A,A-
Honors English: A-,A-
Architecture: A,A
Chamber Orchestra: A,A
Integrated 2: A,A</p>
<p>10th grade (This year so far):
Integrated 3: A
AP Physics: A-
AP World History: A
Honors English: A
Chamber Orchestra: A
Honors Chinese: A
And I am in National Honor Society this year</p>
<p>Next year I would probably take 3-ish AP classes</p>
<p>So if I keep up this 3.8-9 GPA with those classes, what colleges would I be able to get in?
Right now my first option is University of Washington Seattle (I live in Washington) and I kinda want to go to UCLA/UCB or NYU. Would I get into those colleges?</p>
<p>Depends on the rigor of your classes, your scores, and your ECs.</p>
<p>You can’t just ‘assume’ your SAT or final GPA for chancing, since obviously, if you put forth the hypothetical that you get great grades and great scores, you could possibly get in anywhere.</p>
<p>I know that, I just wanted to know if what I am doing so far is good or should I do more.</p>
<p>Most top college set a general bar around 3.7, and then look at the rest of your package (SAT scores, ECs, recommendations, course rigor, etc.) to go with it. Although state colleges tend to be more test score and EC focused. You are fine grade-wise with the track you are on, now focus your attention on the other elements. </p>
<p>Note that UCLA/UCB for out of state students and NYU for everyone are very expensive, and I don’t think there is much merit aid. The California schools aren’t going to give you good need based aid, either, as an OOS student, and NYU gives crappy need based aid to everyone. You might want to get a copy of the Fiske Guide to Colleges and look through that for more options.</p>
<p>Yeah, that makes sense. And I just threw in NYU for fun, but for the UC schools I can move my address to California since I have relatives there (or is that not allowed?)</p>
<p>The rules are quite strict for California residency. I do not live there so don’t know all the details, but you can’t just move your address there. I found this info on a website about residency to attend public colleges in California:</p>
<p>"To be considered a California resident, you must have lived in California for at least one year and must provide proof of intent to become a permanent California resident. Some examples of proof include having a California driver’s license, voter registration, or car registration. The residency portion of your application will ask about these and other items. The college will determine your residency based on all of the information you provide. No single document is necessarily conclusive proof. If you are under 18 and unmarried, then the residence of the parent or guardian with whom you live or lived most recently will determine your residency. "</p>
<p>Plus… if your parents are both living out of state, I think that is probably an issue. I would not count on being able to establish California residency for the purpose of attending college there.</p>