College Discussion - View Single Post - I just discovered the AWESOMENESS of UC-Berkeley... do I have a shot?

WishWash · 07-15-2008, 04:10 PM

Or shall I say "CAN I still have a chance?"

Rising Junior. Minnesota Resident. White Male.

Taking into consideration that the UC's Ignore 10th grade.. my sophomore GPA was a 3.5. (Trimester 1: 3.17, Trimester 2: 3.72, Trimester 3: 3.55) (9th grade was inexcusably awful... but the UC's don't care about that.) I can do so much better though.
I'm aiming for a 30+ on the ACT.. I'm getting private tutoring for it.
SAT: 2000+ hopefully

Junior schedule is ALL Honors/AP's. 10th grade was half and half. Senior is all AP's. Taking 4-5 years of EVERYTHING.

My Extra Curriculars are REALLY good. I'm really diversely involved, and take leadership positions in the arts, academics, and athletics.

If I get a 4.0 Junior year in the hard classes, 30+ on the ACT, and maintain my extracurriculars, do you think I'll have a shot at Cal-Berkeley?

Thanks lots.

PS: If No, Would any UC's take me?

07-15-2008, 04:10 PM	#1
WishWash Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 257	I just discovered the AWESOMENESS of UC-Berkeley... do I have a shot? Or shall I say "CAN I still have a chance?" Rising Junior. Minnesota Resident. White Male. Taking into consideration that the UC's Ignore 10th grade.. my sophomore GPA was a 3.5. (Trimester 1: 3.17, Trimester 2: 3.72, Trimester 3: 3.55) (9th grade was inexcusably awful... but the UC's don't care about that.) I can do so much better though. I'm aiming for a 30+ on the ACT.. I'm getting private tutoring for it. SAT: 2000+ hopefully Junior schedule is ALL Honors/AP's. 10th grade was half and half. Senior is all AP's. Taking 4-5 years of EVERYTHING. My Extra Curriculars are REALLY good. I'm really diversely involved, and take leadership positions in the arts, academics, and athletics. If I get a 4.0 Junior year in the hard classes, 30+ on the ACT, and maintain my extracurriculars, do you think I'll have a shot at Cal-Berkeley? Thanks lots. PS: If No, Would any UC's take me?