<p>is it possible to get into berkeley for mathematics as an international with a 29 on the act?</p>
<p>3.9 gpa, ranked 6 of about 115
i have two APs this year, four APs next year
im from the middle east, play varsity basketball (four years)
i also represent the national cricket team…
im also in NHS and amnesty international (vice pres)</p>
<p>it might be possible but you want upenn more, it seems.</p>
<p>hahah i do… but it seems quite unlikely :S</p>
<p>For Berkeley, I can’t really say because you are an international. International students are admitted through a totally different standard than Californians, or even outerstate students (which I heard is about as hard as getting into Stanford). Your rank is really good, but you should take ACT again, to be safe. The important issue at this point is your essay. Write a really good essay–passionate and insightful (if possible). When the time comes and you want me to look at it, feel free to pm me. :)</p>
<p>I was admitted at Upenn too (RD), it seems as if your scores are on par with some ED admits (which is easier). Once again, boost up your GPA even more if possible, and take those ACT again. Try SAT too, you never know, you might do better. Also, I would advise you to apply ED if money is not an issue, you have a much better chance (RD admit was 13% for CAS, and 17.1% overall, you do the math). For Upenn, and even Berkeley, if I were you, I would really start to do some mathematics related ECs. If you can do research (I don’t know how your resources stand in middle east but you should try) then seriously do it, and do it well! 
I don’t see math club on your list but join it or start one if it’s not available at your school (that’s even better). Get more leadership positions for sure to boost up your resume (although I only had one club presidency, I was extremely involved).</p>
<p>wow, that really helps
so if i start up a math honor society, and become the president, it will surely help?</p>
<p>I would really think so. Then again, it’s what you make of it. Many times, people start clubs, join clubs, become president of a club just for the sake of buffing up their college app, but they are really nothing more than fluff on paper. You have to let your passion shine through in your ECs. For your math honors society, make it meaningful. Not just a bunch of people sitting around talking about how great math is or something. Make an impact. Make it big. Even start interscholastic competitions or something or add tutoring on top of it, just anything to make it stand out. In my experience 2-3 ECs that you are really dedicated toward and have bundles of passion for > 10+ ECs scattered around. College adcoms can see through the latter and you would be screwed.</p>