<p>Assuming I apply to Letters and Science?</p>
<p>[University</a> of California: StatFinder](<a href=“http://statfinder.ucop.edu%5DUniversity”>http://statfinder.ucop.edu) says that for 2008-2009, applicants to Berkeley for each GPA (weighted and capped) range had the following chance of admission:</p>
<p>3.60-3.79: 4.7%
3.80-3.99: 12.5%
4.00-4.19: 36.4%
4.20+: 69.2%</p>
<p>While this is overall, note that L&S is the largest undergraduate division, so L&S only chances would not have been that much different. Note also that it is generally thought that getting admitted has gotten more difficult since 2008-2009, the latest year reported in UC StatFinder.</p>
<p>In other words, your chances would be hurt dramatically. You would need high test scores or ridiculous ECs to make up for a GPA like that.</p>
<p>From 2010</p>
<p><a href=“http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/campuses/files/berkeley.pdf[/url]”>http://www.universityofcalifornia.edu/admissions/campuses/files/berkeley.pdf</a></p>
<p>Could a fantastic personal statement make up for the GPA?</p>
<p>While not impossible, it would be much more difficult. </p>
<p>Having a 2200 + is a must, with high SAT II/AP Scores.</p>
<p>I would recommend having an extremely strong personal statement- why your grades took a dip, why they are not reflective upon your potential, why you would succeed at Berkeley if chosen.</p>
<p>Also you would probably need an excellent ECs, like a sport, musical instrument, website development, ect.</p>
<p>To make matters much worse, I’ve actually scored a 1 on my first AP exam (world history), and I’m a late bloomer, so I have only started doing ECs this year, my junior year (I’m not actually applying until next year). Would these factors knock me out of the running completely?</p>
<p>A 1 on AP World History certainly says something about your academic ability and/or work ethic. I’d say that you have no chance, but applying wouldn’t exactly cost you anything.</p>
<p>Now stop bugging us with annoying questions. I heard there’s this site called google.com that’s pretty useful. You should check it out.</p>
<p>I know, my freshman and sophomore years were really bad…as I said, I’m a late bloomer. My personal statement will most likely be about that.</p>
<p>How are you calculating a UC GPA with only sophomore grades?</p>
<p>I’m glad that you’re taking what I said with humility and manners. </p>
<p>It doesn’t matter when you bloom, as long as you put forth the effort, you should be able to achieve something fulfilling.</p>
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<p>I’m expecting to have 3 B’s and 4 A’s this semester, and hoping for 7 A’s next semester. ._.</p>
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<p>Thanks! :)</p>
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A compelling essay is critical. Good luck!</p>
<p>essay is important, but most people that make up the bottom parts of the GPA are
- athletes (that will be on an intercollegiate team here)
- you have some sort of national or international award/recognition (sports, arts, etc.)
- you have some super extreme, interesting life experience (you lost your parents during the war, and you are applying as international applicant from Iraq or something… you know, something exotic)</p>
<p>If your gpa is 3.70 with just average high school extracurriculars (esp if they are just junior year and beyond) coupled with 1 on AP, I’m gonna have to say no essay will cover for the gpa</p>
<p>Should I cancel my AP score on world history or will they value the fact that I at least attempted it?</p>
<p>bump? 10char</p>
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<p>My question remains unanswered. D:<</p>
<p>we’re not your college counsellors. And frankly, no matter what you do, I don’t think you will get in. There is nothing spectacular in the app to make up for others… Everything is way below average. </p>
<p>And no they don’t care if it’s first choice - because it is for many people</p>
<p>Don’t say that I am harsh, because you asked - and I am giving a truthful answer. I know that you want to hear ‘everything will be alright- they see that you have this amazing potential although you have nothing to show for it’ but real world doesn’t work that way.</p>
<p>Yeah you’re probably right. Berkeley is my absolute reach. I really appreciate your honesty. Thanks! :)</p>
<p>a 2200+ SAT//ultra high GPA//ultra high SAT scores are NOT required to get into Berkeley. </p>
<p>I’m PROOF of that.</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/670412-alright-chance-me-ucb-ucla.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/what-my-chances/670412-alright-chance-me-ucb-ucla.html</a></p>
<p>But you’ll need an excellent personal statement, regardless.</p>