Will I get into UC Berkeley

Student Lounge International Students
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I am applying to University of California - Berkeley for a major in Electrical Engineering as an international student(not applying for scholarship).

GPA 3.90
ACT 34 (Math: 36, English: 32, Reading: 34, Science: 35)
PSAT 184 Math: 67, Reading: 64, Writing: 53
SAT Subject: Chemistry (800), Physics (800), Math Level 2 (800)
Extracurriculars: Sports,Swimming, Martial Arts
Services General Community Service, Environmental Volunteer
About Me:
Country: Singapore
Gender: Male
Race: Asian
Religion: Hindu
Mother’s education- Master’s Degree
Father’s education- Master’s Degree
Household income $100,000 - $200,000
Fluent in English, Hindi/Urdu, Bengali

High school type: General Private School
High school difficulty: My school is nationally recognized
High school rank: Top 5% of 1000000
Course difficulty: The most challenging available
Additional Details: Received Letter of congratulation from India’s Human Resource minister for academic exellence.

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You will be a strong candidate for Berkeley.

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I do not agree

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Based on Academics Yes.

Based on EC’s and a holistic approach which Berkeley has, No.

Also if that letter of Congratulations is for securing a 10 CGPA in grade 10th, I dont think it carries much value.

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I agree with LocoRoco. Berkeley looks at a lot more than just grades and test scores. Your extracurriculars look a bit light. Make sure your essays are good.