sms92

Getting into UCSD's Bioengineering: biotechnology is my 1st choice. What are my chances?

Thanks in advance.

California Hispanic male from public school

Potential Major: Biotechnology or Biological Science

GPA - Unwt: 3.75; wt: 4.10; CP wt: 4.25
Class Rank: district don’t rank
ACT: 33
SAT II Math II: 740, SAT II Biology - M: 750, SAT II Chemistry: 750
AP : Euro Hist -3, Cal AB – 5, Chem – 4, Bio – 4, Lit - 4

EC:
CM Level 9 in Piano and Music Theory, played piano since 7.
Competitive year round USS swimmer 8 years.
Certified Red Cross Lifeguard 2 years
Paying job as tutor & swim instructor 3 years

Leadership positions: Bible School Lead Consoler for the past 3 years. Science Alliance founder, president & mentor for 2 years. Volunteer hours: 200 + hours.

Athletic: NCS scholar athlete - Varsity swimmer 4 years. JV& Varsity water polo 2 years. NCS regional ranked swimmer.

Awards:
Regional science fair biochemistry category 1st place winner.
National Hispanic Scholar.
AP Scholar with Distinction.

College Summer programs:
UC Berkeley ATDP writing class. Community College Intermed. Algebra Class. Community College Biotech summer camp.

sms92

ALso...

Senior Schedule:
AP Calc BC
AP Physics C
AP Econ
Honors Anatomy & Phys.
US Gov
English 12

dtang

I would say in.

ChristianWu

Are you first generation?

Your chances into UCSD are very high. I don't know why they would not accept you

droobles91

um. I really hope in!! amazing!

Radiance

In

10char

sms92

I'm not 1st generation. I am just a little concern because the acceptance rate to Jacob school of engineering is around 10%. I know UCSD goes by point system and I think I should come in around 8468.

darkdude

With that point total you should be easily in.

sms92

Thank you all for your responses and vote of confidence.

Zman1

ur not gettin in ur too far above the curve apply for an impacted major... then u wont be....