Do I have a chance at a UC?

user_491061
Wed, 31 May 2017 16:27:38 +0000

Hello. I currently attend a high school that earned a silver medal from the U.S. News & World Report (if this helps). I am wondering if I have a decent chance of getting in a UC with my stats.

In-State Resident

10-11th grade GPA
Weighted: 4.32
Unweighted: 3.68
UC Weighted & Capped: 4.05

I haven’t taken the SAT or the ACT yet (taking them this week and the week after, respectively) but my PSAT score is 1210.

Major: Mechanical Engineering ← This is why I’m so freaked out since it’s so competitive.

Hook: First Generation student going to college (I was born in Vietnam and came to America when I was 3. My parents only got their high school diploma in Vietnam.)

EC’s:
3 years of CSF
2 years of Winter Percussion
VP for a community service club
TNTT
2 years of participating in a program that teaches children about science
Helped kids with disabilities over the summer of Sophomore year

Awards:
Outstanding Leadership and Community Service by teaching program coordinator
4.0+ (weighted) award from school every semester since freshman year

AP’s:
APWH (3)
AP Calculus AB
AP English Lang
AP 2D Studio Arts
AP Physics 1
(will receive scores this summer)

Senior Workload:
AP Calculus BC
AP Statistics
AP Physics 2
AP English Lit
TA
Lab Specialist
Gov/Econ

My dream school would be UC Irvine but even then, I’m doubtful that I can get in due to its rising competitiveness.

Please answer honestly. Thank you in advance!