<p>*Chance a low-income, first generation, URM with low gpa & perfect SAT score?
I’m currently in 10th grade, and my unweighted GPA is about 3.0. I want to begin studying for the SAT, which I’ll be taking in 2 years, so I can get as close to 2400 as possible. If I were to get straight 'A’s from now on to the end of high school, and if I took a very rigorous courseload do you think I’d have a shot at USC, UCLA, UC BERKELEY, or Stanford? I’m currently in a few clubs at school. I’m taking 2 AP classes & 1 honors. Next year I’m going to join track, volleyball, and tennis. I also want to learn how to play the guitar or violin. Next year, I’ll be taking 4 AP classes, and the next, I’ll be taking 6. What do you think?
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<p>It looks like you’re a Calif resident. </p>
<p>Get the best GPA you can and the best test scores. As a low income student, if your stats are strong, then a low tier UC will be your safety.</p>
<p>If your stats are strong, then you’ll need to also apply to schools that want URMs and “meet need”.</p>
<p>Do you have a non-custodial parent? If so, then his income will get included as well at schools that meet need, like Stanford, etc.</p>