<p>I have to disagree that a 4.25 and 2370 ALONE will get you in, I knew/know of people in high school with 2200+ SAT and around 4.3 gpa who couldn’t get in to either UCLA or Berkeley. Keep in mind a lot of people have those scores, it’s the other stuff that helps you stand out (which your ECs are good, so you’re fine). </p>
<p>The essays are a bigger deal to Berkeley admissions than they are to the other UCs, meaning yes, it makes quite a significant difference and you should spend some time on them.</p>