<p>Hi!
I am an international and I will be applying this year. I would like to know whether I have a good chance of making it to Cal for EECS. The acceptance rate is very low and I've heard that they emphasise a lot on grades/scores. That makes me worry a bit as I do not have the best scores.
Please let me know whether I stand a chance or not.</p>
<p>SAT 1 - 2230 ( 800M , 700W , 730CR ) (Taking it once again to push for 2300+ )
SAT 2 - Math and Physics - 800</p>
<p>9th - 85% ; 10th - 92.8% ; 11th - 93.5% and 12th mid - 92.2%
Rank - Top 3-4% (class of 350)</p>
<p>ECs -
Qualified for NOI ( The stage prior to team selection for IOI )
Research projects - Published in a international journals and 2 national journals
Won at at Intel ISEF (2nd place category + other small awards that do not matter much)
Have 2 patents to my name
Taught myself C++/python/javascript/HTML/CSS and used it in my projects.
Played football for my school for 8 years also and captained the side ( upto district lvl) and also played for a club
Played basketball for my school (upto district lvl)
Taught juniors at my school to code.( 20 children )
Also worked at an NGO for 5 months</p>
<p>I just participated in a few activities as I only have passion for those and I did not try to do anything just for the sake of getting something on my app.</p>
<p>I can write fairly well and I don't think that essays will be a hindrance.</p>
<p>As for financial aid, I do not require any.</p>