<p>Lately I’ve been thinking deeply about college. I really want to attend UCSD or UCI. However, looking back, I’m not sure if that is a possibility. Yes, I still have hope. Freshman year, I received numerous B’s around 4? I also received a D in english bridge which I did not have to repeat because it was bridge. I made a dumb mistake to plagiarize. Never really got involved. Sophomore year was slightly better. Got less B’s. (2) Passed my AP tests and received straight A’s for two terms. Junior year is here and my first term is going ehh. I currently have a B in a class. I want to blame the teacher but I know it’s not the teacher, it’s me. I scored 2000 on my MOCK SAT. I guess that’s good. President of a club, officer in another. I was involved in TNTT 8 hours every Sunday and I have around 200 hours and adding at the moment. I will have taken 4 AP classes by the end of this term. So how am I looking? I’m trying honestly. I have improved majorly. So how am I looking? Anything I can do? Study tips? Any feedback would be great. Thanks!</p>
<p>Is the D on your transcript or was it just one quarter? I’d say that if you keep your grades up - maintain a 3.5+ GPA and a 2000+ SAT score, you’re pretty solid.</p>
<p>My D was from freshman year. I’ve talked to my counselor and they say it won’t count towards GPA but it’s currently on school transcript. My UW GPA from 9-11 is 3.7 but 10-11 is 3.8ish. Thanks for the reply! Really appreciate the feedback.</p>
<p>Anything else guys? Any feedback would be great! I feel like my ECs are a bit weak and need something stronger. Suggestions? Thanks again. I really appreciate those who reply.</p>
<p>Depending on where you want to go, don’t worry too much about the ECs. Only the very prestigious/selective schools that need a way to differentiate their applications will look into the ECs very deeply. You have lots of service, and two activities you are supposedly very dedicated towards. That alone will look very good, as holistic admissions officers will have the “quality>quantity” theme going. A 3.7-3.8 gpa is not bad at all. Do well on your ACT/SAT and there will be a good school that would love to have you. If you want to take on more activities, and your goal is to impress universities, do something unique. Starting a quirky business selling some weird product would look great, or starting some club at your school for one of your unique interests.</p>