The Official Chances Thread!

[kyledavid80]

@kyledavid80: You should post your own stats after all these years of CCing.

I never found it to be particularly important. I evaluated my own chances from what I'd seen. So there'd be no point in posting my resume/stats, other than to appease some CCers' curiosity. (Funnily enough, you're not the first person to ask me to do that.) =)

[once.]

you guys are awesome for ranking people! thanks for taking that time; i hope you don't mind another one?

Out-of-state, Chinese female.

How DO I calculate my UC GPA? You'd think that it's simple...
Unweighted: 4.0
Weighted: 4.66 (We get 5's for A's in AP classes, 4.5's for A's in honors classes, 4's for A's in regular classes, etc etc)
Rank: 2/660 (suburban competitive school)

PSAT: 226
SAT: 2290 (CR770, M720, W800). My math was better the first time, but for a "one-sitting" test this is my best overall.
SAT II: MathII 800, US History 770, Biology E 740

Applied to: Engineering

Schedule: (aka AP classes by graduation)
Human Geography (Freshman) - 5
World History (Sophomore) - 5
Language (Sophomore) - 4
Statistics (Sophomore) - 4
French Language (Junior) - 3
Biology (Junior) - 5
Calculus BC (Junior) - 5
Physics C: Mechanics (Junior) - 4
US History (Junior) - 5
Chinese Language (Senior)
French Lit (Senior)
English Lit (Senior)
Microeconomics (Senior)
US Government (Senior)
Art History (Senior)
Chemistry (Senior)

My senior year schedule is all AP's with the exception of Multivariable Calc which counts as an honors course at school.
I feel like I'm just coming off as a bunch of statistics right now. Ahh.

Awards:
National AP Scholar
National Merit Semifinalist
Wellesley Book Award
UGA Merit Award
School academic letters (9th-11th grade)
Senior Class Most Intellectual (yeah, lame award, but it made me happy )
in Academic Bowl, my team has competed regionally; we've gotten from 2nd rounds of playoffs to 1st at competitions
ABowl JV Best in Literature, Person I Like Most (another silly award... my parents have successfully prevented me from ever including that one)
All-State Orchestra (5 years total, 2 in high school: 3rd and 6th chair)
French National Exam (top 10 in state freshman and sophomore years, didn't take it junior year)
National Latin Exam (silver medal freshman year)

ECs:
Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra: 5 years, this year I am co-principal. I am also employed as a librarian for the orchestra, which is almost a year-round job. (5 hrs a week, takes about additional 2 hours for traveling)
Academic Bowl (4 years): JV recording secretary (sophomore year), co-vice-president (junior year), and we were defeated for a senior year president-ship ((((
Math Team (3 years): treasurer (junior year), then we did away with officerships
MathFest: i'm on the committee to plan an annual math convention at my school (which was started last year) -2 years
National Honors Society // Beta Club (1 year, only seniors can qualify for these at my school)
French Honors Society (2 years)

I finally qualified to do volunteer work for my church this summer:
VBS teacher for one week, 25 hours
Missions trip to Arizona for one week, 144 hours

I also went to the UPenn PSSA program this summer for four weeks. Last year, I took summer school...

Significant accomplishments in a specific field:
Well, I'm not particularly gifted with math team, and I used to be really competitive in Academic Bowl, but I go often to the tournaments and competitions...
I want to do science-y things, but other than my summer camp I haven't really been able to do research. The big colleges are sort of far away, and most of my time is eaten up by other EC's...
I've been part of some really awesome things in my Youth Orchestra, though. Three rock concerts, half-time show at a professional football game, and NPR's From the Top recording!

I've read the other stats... it's just that I feel so... statistic-y, and being Asian doesn't seem to help any of that.
Suggestions? Comments? It's too late for my UC application, but for the others....

[kyledavid80]

once.: being an OOSer applying to an already-competitive program, it's most likely a reach. However, you do have an excellent shot, probably better than most. You have a great GPA and SAT, a rigorous course load, and good ECs and honors/awards, but they don't particularly distinguish you. If your essays are really great, you'll have a better shot. Did they focus on engineering, your passion for it, your experiences and progress with it so far? If not, Berkeley's a reach (not even a 2290 would make up for that, methinks).

[mvsenior]

Sorry that I’m not going to be very specific in activities…..i don’t want my identity revealed with my stats

Instate( very very competitive…easily top 5 highschool in state)
Unweighted gpa about 3.5
UC GPA about 3.75 (8 honors/ap as designated)
Fully weighted about 3.9
Rank: school does not rank
SAT 1 : 2000
Sat 2 : Math IIC-760, Chem-750 +( expected …don’t know till scores are out Thursday)

Honor classes- chem., Spanish, precalc, community college business class
Junior yr AP: Bio-4, Calc AB 5
Senior Year AP: gov, econ, stats, Spanish, chem.

Very unique /GOOD ESSAYS!

EC
JV Sport-9-10
Club Sort-9-10
A Club officer -10
2 leadership positions at school 10-11
Volunteer tutor 9-11


Awards
Scholar AThlete


do i stand a chance????

[blddrake44]

Originally Posted by kyledavid80

Did they focus on engineering, your passion for it, your experiences and progress with it so far? If not, Berkeley's a reach (not even a 2290 would make up for that, methinks).

About that comment, would you say the same if someone (me) wrote an essay about DNA research instead of an engineering experience?

[kyledavid80]

mvsenior: just by virtue of your GPA, it's a reach (about 20%).

blddrake44: does the DNA research relate to your intended major? That's the point. If you declared EECS and talked about something related to bioE, it might not look the best. But if you declared something related to that experience, then you should be fine.

[Richzz89]

Instate: Attend a competive high school, top 10 in California. If you've heard of Monta Vista, Saratoga, or Lynbrook you know the competitive nature of these schools.

UC GPA: 3.79

SAT I Math: 700
SAT I Critical Reading: 620
SAT I Writing: 620

Total: 1940

ACT: Do now know yet. Results come out this Wednesday.

SAT II Spanish w/ Listening: 720
SAT II Biology - Molecular: 690

AP Biology - 4
AP U.S. History - 3

12 Grade Courses:
Trig / Pre-Calc Honors
Band 5 Wind Ensemble Honors
AP Spanish 5 Language
Economics / American Government
AP Language and Composition
Physics

11 Grade Courses:
Spanish 4 Honors
Band 2 Wind Ensemble Honors
AP Biology
Trig / Math 4
Creative Writing: Poetry II
AP U.S. History
English 11 Honors

10 Grade Courses:
English 10
Creative Writing: Poetry I
Spanish 3
Algebra 2
Band 3 Symphonic
Chemistry Honors
World History

Extracurriculars:
- UCSF Biomedical High School Internship Research Program
- National Institutes of Health Short-Term Education Program, full paid trip to Maryland to present my UCSF research studies
- 4 years Marching Band
- 2 years Band Leadership Team
- 2 years Poetry Club
- 2 years Treasurer of Poetry Club
- 2 years Swimming

Awards & Honors:
- 2 time State Level Poetry Publication
- 1 time National Poetry Publication
- Research from Internship Publication in medical journal
- Band selected to perform at the Sydney Opera House, chosen to perform the world premiere of a new concert band piece
- Chosen to read my poem for the opening of my high schools PTSA Founder's Day Celebration

Community Service:
- Lucille Packard Children's Hospital Volunteer over 60 hours
- Second Harvest Food Bank
- High School Link Crew
- National Honor Society

Work Experience:
- UCSF Research Lab Team Member, part of internship, helped to record data from CT/MRI images for a cardiac disease study which was included in my research project

Applied to Berkeley as Undeclared, Letters & Sciences

[kyledavid80]

Richzz89: it's probably a slight reach - reach. Your GPA is weak, and your scores don't make up for it. You have good ECs and honors/awards. Being from a competitive public might help, though a 1940 doesn't speak well to the caliber of your school. Have you taken the most rigorous course load?

[FresnoMom]

jasonlee

I rarely do "chance" threads but I believe your rural background is a plus for the UCs.

good luck and hope to see you at Cal!

[dontcha]

Ethnicity: White
Gender: Male
California Resident
Upper-middle Class
Prospective major: Business Econ./Finance
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GPA: 3.97 UW, 4.25 W, 4.29 UC
SAT I Math: 700
SAT I CR: 620
SAT I Writing: 720 (10 Essay)
SATII: Math II - 710, Spanish - 620, Spanish w/ listening - 610
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ECs

California Scholarship Federation (CSF) (10,11,12)
*Lifetime member
National Honor Society (NHS) (11,12)
Spanish Honor Society (11,12)
*Officer position
American Red Cross Club (11,12)
Science Buddies (11)
*Online help w/ science fair projects
Track and Field - 2 years JV and 2 years V
*Captain
Competitive Soccer
Recreational Basketball

Mexico Mission 2007 <built houses w/church> (11)
Administrative Work at Medical Center
Yachting Company in France (Summer '06, '07)

Awards/recognitions

Principal's Honor Roll
Biology Departmental Award
CSF Lifetime Member

[insta111]

Male East Indian
Californian
High School Junior

UC GPA: 4.0
SATI - 2360
SATII Math - 800 Physics - 800

ECs:

National History Day - Top 8 California
Founded FBLA at my school.
Speech and Debate - Went to States
Science Bowl - Nationals
200+ hours of community service (teaching Chinese)
Normal stuff, NHS/Who's Who

Awards:
I scored 229 on the PSAT, so I think I'm a semifinalist.
NHD, Science Bowl, and Speech and Debate

Took the most rigorous courseload at an IB school...

I'm interested in going into business eventually.

[whymaths]

Asian Male(international) from very very small international school
Out of state
High school senior

UC GPA:4.0
SAT1: M:R:W--770:650:690--2110
SAT2 Math:800 Chemistry:600

ECs:
School Vice president(12th)
Class Rep(11th)
School Math Club founder(11th)
School Math Club president(12th)
School Soccer team(10th,11th)
Volleyball team (10,11)
Basketball team(10th)
Choir(10,11)
Newspaper(10,11)
some community service

Awards:
Canadian Mathematics Competition school champion
International school soccer champion(the team)

I think this is pretty much it.

Applied to UCLA and Berkeley as engineering major.

[calivla]

Chance me Again?? Updated

California Resident
UC GPA: 4.21
SAT1: 2200 One Sitting; 2310 Best Overall
SAT2: 800 MathIIC, 750 Chem, 720 Bio, 720 US History, 780 Korean

EC:
Principal chair at major regional orchestra for 2 years
Principal chair at highest level school orchestra for 4 years
Parcipated in State honor orchestra for three years
President of a medical club at school for two years
Worked as medical assistant at local hospital for 5 years; 500+ hours
Invited to work as medical assistant in a hospital in Guatemala for one summer - hosted by Gift of Vision Foundation
Coached chamber music for pay (around 800 dollars earned total)
Performed orchestral solo in Carnegie Hall
Invited by an intensive chamber music program in colorado for last two years to perform
Performed with a professional orchestra for community events...

Awards:
National Merit Commended Scholar
AP Scholar
Numerous Muisic Awards

Applying to UCB, UCLA, UCI, UCSD

[calivla]

bump, bump, bump

[berkberk]

Calivla, I had pretty much the same test scores and GPA and I'm a 2nd year at Cal right now

I got into all those schools and I got offered the honors program at UCLA. I'd say your chances are very, very high.